afstandtransporten
Syllables
af-stand-trans-por-ten
Pronunciation
/aːfˈstɑnt.rɑ̃s.pɔr.tən/
Stress
01000
Morphemes
af- + stand + -en
The word 'afstandstransporten' is a compound noun divided into five syllables: af-stand-trans-por-ten. Stress falls on 'por'. Syllabification follows the principle of maximizing onsets and the penultimate stress rule. The word consists of Germanic and Latin morphemes indicating distance and transport.
Definitions
- 1
Vehicles used for long-distance transportation.
Distance transports
“De firma specialiseert zich in afstandstransporten door heel Europa.”
“De afstandstransporten zijn vaak duurder dan lokale leveringen.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('por').
Syllables
af — Open syllable, vowel onset.. stand — Closed syllable, consonant cluster onset.. trans — Closed syllable, consonant cluster onset, nasal vowel.. por — Closed syllable, primary stress.. ten — Closed syllable, consonant onset.
Word Parts
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Maximize Onsets
Consonant clusters are generally included in the onset of the syllable.
Vowel as Syllable Nucleus
Each syllable must contain a vowel nucleus.
Penultimate Stress
Stress typically falls on the second-to-last syllable.
- Possible elision of 'd' in 'afstand' in casual speech.
- Regional variations in vowel pronunciation.
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