vluchtelingenbureau
Syllables
vlucht-e-lin-gen-bu-reau
Pronunciation
/vlʏxtəˈlɪŋənˌbyːroː/
Stress
001001
Morphemes
vluchteling + enbureau
The word 'vluchtelingenbureau' is a compound noun in Dutch, divided into six syllables: vlucht-e-lin-gen-bu-reau. The primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('ling'). The word consists of the root 'vluchteling' (refugee) and the suffix 'bureau' (office). Syllabification follows Dutch rules regarding consonant clusters, vowel groups, and compound word structure.
Definitions
- 1
A bureau or office dealing with refugees.
Refugee bureau/office
“Het vluchtelingenbureau helpt mensen in nood.”
“Zij werkt bij het vluchtelingenbureau.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('ling'). The 'reau' syllable also receives some secondary stress due to its position in the compound word.
Syllables
vlucht — Closed syllable, initial consonant cluster.. e — Open, unstressed syllable, schwa sound.. lin — Closed syllable, contains 'ng' cluster.. gen — Closed syllable, plural marker.. bu — Open syllable, stressed vowel.. reau — Open syllable, final vowel.
Word Parts
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Consonant Clusters
Consonant clusters are maintained within a syllable unless easily separable.
Vowel Groups
Vowel groups are divided into separate syllables if they form distinct vowel sounds.
Compound Word Syllabification
Compound words are treated as single units, and syllable division follows the rules for individual morphemes.
Stress-Based Syllabification
Stress influences the perception of syllable boundaries.
- The 'ng' cluster is treated as a single unit.
- Vowel reduction in unstressed syllables is common.
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