vuurwerkslachtoffers
Syllables
vuur-werk-slacht-offers
Pronunciation
/ˈvʏrʋɛrkslɑxtɔfərs/
Stress
0100
Morphemes
vuurwerk, slacht + offers
The word 'vuurwerkslachtoffers' is a Dutch compound noun meaning 'fireworks victims'. It is syllabified as vuur-werk-slacht-offers, with stress on the second syllable ('werk'). The syllabification follows vowel-based division and consonant cluster rules, typical of Dutch phonology. It consists of the roots 'vuurwerk' and 'slacht' with the plural suffix 'offers'.
Definitions
- 1
Victims of fireworks accidents.
Fireworks victims
“De vuurwerkslachtoffers werden in het ziekenhuis behandeld.”
“Elk jaar zijn er weer vuurwerkslachtoffers tijdens de jaarwisseling.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the second syllable ('werk'). Dutch generally stresses the penultimate syllable.
Syllables
vuur — Open syllable, containing a short vowel and a voiced fricative.. werk — Closed syllable, containing a short vowel and a consonant cluster.. slacht — Closed syllable, containing a long vowel and a final consonant.. offers — Closed syllable, containing a short vowel and a plural suffix.
Word Parts
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Vowel-Based Division
Syllables are formed around vowel sounds.
Consonant Cluster Rule
Consonant clusters are often kept together within a syllable.
Penultimate Stress Rule
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable.
- The compound nature of the word requires careful consideration of the boundaries between the constituent parts.
- The 'werks' cluster is a common Dutch sequence and is treated as a single syllable.
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