overstromingsslachtoffer
Syllables
over-stro-mings-slacht-of-fer
Pronunciation
/oːvərˈstroːmɪŋsˌslɑxtɔfər/
Stress
010010
Morphemes
over + stroom + ingsslachtoffer
The word 'overstromingsslachtoffer' is a complex Dutch compound noun syllabified into six syllables (over-stro-mings-slacht-of-fer) with primary stress on the penultimate syllable ('of'). Syllabification follows rules of vowel-consonant division, consonant cluster retention, and morpheme-based division within compounds.
Definitions
- 1
A person who suffers harm or loss as a result of a flood.
Flood victim
“De overstromingsslachtoffers werden opgevangen in een noodopvang.”
“De gemeente biedt hulp aan de overstromingsslachtoffers.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('of'). Other syllables are relatively unstressed.
Syllables
over — Open syllable, initial syllable, relatively stressed.. stro — Closed syllable, contains a consonant cluster.. mings — Closed syllable, contains a nasal consonant.. slacht — Closed syllable, contains a consonant cluster.. of — Closed syllable, primary stressed syllable.. fer — Closed syllable, final syllable, relatively unstressed.
Word Parts
Vowel-Consonant (VC) Division
Syllables are often divided after a vowel followed by a consonant.
Consonant Cluster Retention
Consonant clusters are generally kept together within a syllable.
Compound Word Syllabification
Each morpheme within a compound word generally forms its own syllable.
Penultimate Stress
Stress often falls on the penultimate syllable in Dutch words.
- The compound nature of the word.
- Retention of the 'sch' cluster as a single unit.
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