vrijwilligerscentrale
Syllables
vrij-wil-li-gers-cen-tra-le
Pronunciation
/ˈvrɛi̯vɪlɪɣərsɛnˈtraːlə/
Stress
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Morphemes
vrij + wil + ligerscentrale
The word 'vrijwilligerscentrale' is a compound noun divided into seven syllables: vrij-wil-li-gers-cen-tra-le. The primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('tra'). It consists of the prefix 'vrij', the root 'wil', and the suffix 'ligerscentrale', and means 'volunteer center/agency'.
Definitions
- 1
A center or agency that coordinates volunteers.
Volunteer center/agency
“De vrijwilligerscentrale zoekt nieuwe vrijwilligers.”
“Ik heb me aangemeld bij de vrijwilligerscentrale.”
Stress pattern
The primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('tra').
Syllables
vrij — Open syllable, contains a diphthong.. wil — Open syllable, contains a short vowel.. li — Open syllable, contains a short vowel.. gers — Closed syllable, contains a voiced velar fricative.. cen — Open syllable, contains a short vowel.. tra — Open syllable, contains a long vowel.. le — Open syllable, contains a schwa.
Word Parts
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Open Syllable Preference
Dutch favors creating open syllables (ending in a vowel) whenever possible.
Consonant Cluster Avoidance
Consonant clusters are generally kept together within a syllable unless easily separable.
Penultimate Stress
The primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable in most Dutch words.
- The 'ij' digraph is pronounced as a diphthong /ɛi̯/.
- The 'g' can be pronounced as /ɣ/ or /x/ depending on the region.
- The 'e' at the end of 'centrale' is pronounced as a schwa /ə/.
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