langeafstandtransport
Syllables
lang-e-af-stand-trans-port
Pronunciation
/ˈlɑŋəˌɑfsˈtɑntstrɑnsˈpɔrt/
Stress
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Morphemes
lang + afstand + trans-port
The word 'langeafstandstransport' is a compound noun syllabified based on vowel peaks and consonant cluster preservation. Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('port'). It consists of Germanic and Latin roots, denoting long-distance transportation.
Definitions
- 1
The transportation of goods or people over a long distance.
Long-distance transport
“Het bedrijf is gespecialiseerd in langeafstandstransport.”
“De langeafstandstransport van goederen is essentieel voor de economie.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('port'). The 'e' is often reduced to a schwa.
Syllables
lang — Open syllable, containing a long vowel.. e — Open syllable, schwa vowel.. af — Open syllable, containing a vowel.. stand — Closed syllable, containing a vowel and ending in a consonant cluster.. trans — Closed syllable, containing a vowel and ending in a consonant cluster.. port — Closed syllable, containing a vowel and ending in a consonant cluster. Primary stress.
Word Parts
Similar Words
Vowel Peak
Each syllable must contain a vowel sound.
Consonant Cluster Preservation
Consonant clusters are generally kept together within a syllable.
Penultimate Stress
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable.
Compound Word Syllabification
Compound words are syllabified as if they were single words, respecting the above rules.
- The 'afstand' component can sometimes be pronounced with a reduced vowel in rapid speech.
- Regional variations in vowel pronunciation might exist.
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