opofferingsgezindheid
Syllables
op-of-fe-rings-ge-zind-heid
Pronunciation
/ɔpɔfərɪŋsxəˈzɪntɦɛit/
Stress
0000100
Morphemes
op- + offer- + -ingsgezindheid
The Dutch word 'opofferingsgezindheid' is a complex noun meaning 'willingness to sacrifice'. It is divided into seven syllables: op-of-fe-rings-ge-zind-heid, with primary stress on 'gezind'. The word is formed from multiple morphemes, including prefixes, roots, and suffixes, following standard Dutch syllabification rules that prioritize vowel sounds and maintain consonant clusters.
Definitions
- 1
Willingness to sacrifice; self-sacrificing attitude.
Willingness to sacrifice, self-sacrificing attitude
“Haar opofferingsgezindheid was bewonderenswaardig.”
“Zijn opofferingsgezindheid bracht hem in de problemen.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the fifth syllable ('gezind'). Dutch stress generally falls on the penultimate syllable, but compound words often have stress on the first element of the final constituent.
Syllables
op — Open syllable, containing a short vowel.. of — Open syllable, containing a short vowel.. fe — Open syllable, containing a schwa.. rings — Closed syllable, containing a short vowel and a consonant cluster.. ge — Open syllable, containing a schwa.. zind — Closed syllable, containing a short vowel and a consonant cluster.. heid — Closed syllable, containing a diphthong and a consonant.
Word Parts
Vowel-Based Division
Syllables are generally formed around vowel sounds.
Consonant Cluster Rule
Consonant clusters are kept together within a syllable unless they are easily separable.
Diphthong Rule
Diphthongs are not split across syllables.
Prefix/Suffix Rule
Prefixes and suffixes generally form separate syllables.
- The 'sch' and 'ng' clusters are treated as single units, influencing syllable boundaries.
- The compound nature of the word requires careful consideration of stress placement.
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