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overstromingsslachtoffers

Complete linguistic analysis including syllable division, pronunciation, morphology, and definitions.

8 syllables
25 characters
Dutch
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Fig. 1 — . The composing stick. “overstromingsslachtoffers” is set in lead; each gap is a place it may break.
8syllables

overstromingslachtoffers

Linguistic Analysis

Syllables

o-ver-stro-ming-s-lach-tof-fers

Pronunciation

/oːvərˈstroːmɪŋsˌslaxtɔfərs/

Stress

00100011

Morphemes

over + stroom + -ing

The Dutch word 'overstromingsslachtoffers' (flood victims) is a complex compound noun. Syllabification follows vowel-based rules, preserving consonant clusters and digraphs. Stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('offers').

Definitions

noun
  1. 1

    People who have suffered as a result of a flood.

    Flood victims

    “De overstromingsslachtoffers werden geholpen door vrijwilligers.”

    “De overstromingsslachtoffers kregen onderdak in een noodopvang.”

Stress pattern

Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable 'offers' (3rd syllable from the end). Secondary stress is minimal.

Syllables

3
o-ver/oːvər/
stro-ming/stroːmɪŋ/
s-lach-tof-fers/slɑxtɔfərs/

o-ver — Open syllable, initial syllable, vowel followed by consonant.. stro-ming — Open syllable, vowel followed by consonant cluster.. s-lach-tof-fers — Complex syllable, multiple consonants, stressed syllable.

Vowel-Based Syllabification

Syllables are formed around vowel sounds, creating open syllables where possible.

Consonant Cluster Preservation

Consonant clusters (like 'str' and 'sl') are kept together within a syllable.

Digraph Preservation

Digraphs (like 'st') are not split across syllable boundaries.

  • The length of the word and multiple suffixes require careful application of syllabification rules.
  • Regional variations in pronunciation might exist, but generally do not affect the core syllabic structure.
Analysis by gemma3:27b · 6/6/2025

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