grensdoorlaatposten
Syllables
grens-door-laat-post-en
Pronunciation
/ˈɣrɛnsˌdoːrlaːtˈpɔstən/
Stress
01010
Morphemes
grens + doorlaatpost + en
The word 'grensdoorlaatposten' is a Dutch compound noun divided into five syllables: grens-door-laat-post-en. The primary stress falls on 'laat'. The division follows vowel peak and consonant cluster avoidance rules. It consists of Germanic and Latin roots denoting a border crossing station.
Definitions
- 1
Border crossing posts, border checkpoints.
Border crossing posts
“De lange wachtrijen bij de grensdoorlaatposten waren frustrerend.”
“De douane controleert alle vrachtwagens bij de grensdoorlaatposten.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress on the third syllable ('laat'), secondary stress on the first syllable ('grens').
Syllables
grens — Open syllable, initial syllable, carries secondary stress.. door — Open syllable, contains a long vowel.. laat — Open syllable, primary stressed syllable.. post — Closed syllable, contains a short vowel.. en — Open syllable, plural marker.
Word Parts
Similar Words
Vowel Peak
Each syllable contains a vowel sound.
Avoid Consonant Clusters
Syllable division avoids breaking consonant clusters where possible.
Compound Word Division
Division based on morphemic boundaries and phonological structure.
Stress and Syllable Weight
Syllable weight influences stress placement.
- Potential vowel reduction in 'door-', regional variations in 'r' pronunciation do not affect syllable division.
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