vrijwilligersvereniging
Syllables
vrij-wil-li-gers-ver-e-ni-ging
Pronunciation
/vrij.ʋɪl.lə.ɣərs.fə.ˈre.nə.ɣɪŋ/
Stress
00000101
Morphemes
ver- + vrij + -willigersvereniging
The word 'vrijwilligersvereniging' is a complex Dutch noun meaning 'association of volunteers'. It is syllabified as vrij-wil-li-gers-ver-e-ni-ging, with primary stress on the antepenultimate syllable. The word is morphologically complex, consisting of a prefix 'ver-', root 'vrij', and a series of suffixes. Syllable division follows Dutch rules prioritizing open syllables and avoiding breaking consonant clusters.
Definitions
- 1
An association or organization composed of volunteers.
Association of volunteers
“De vrijwilligersvereniging organiseert regelmatig evenementen.”
“Hij is lid van een lokale vrijwilligersvereniging.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the antepenultimate syllable 'e' in 'ver-e-ni-ging'.
Syllables
vrij — Open syllable, onset consonant 'v', vowel diphthong 'ij'.. wil — Open syllable, onset consonant 'w', vowel 'i'.. li — Open syllable, onset consonant 'l', vowel 'i'.. gers — Closed syllable, onset consonant cluster 'g', vowel 'e', coda consonant 's'.. ver — Open syllable, onset consonant 'v', vowel 'e'.. e — Open syllable, vowel 'e', primary stress.. ni — Open syllable, onset consonant 'n', vowel 'i'.. ging — Closed syllable, onset consonant 'g', vowel 'i', coda consonant 'ng'.
Word Parts
Onset Maximization
Dutch prefers to include as many consonants as possible in the syllable onset.
Vowel-Centric Syllables
Each syllable generally contains a vowel nucleus.
Avoid Breaking Consonant Clusters
Consonant clusters are generally kept intact within a syllable.
- The 'ij' diphthong requires careful consideration.
- Regional variations in the pronunciation of /ɣ/ (voiced velar fricative) may exist.
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