langeaafstandsverbinding
Syllables
lan-ge-aaf-stands-ver-bin-ding
Pronunciation
/ˈlɑŋəˌaːfˈstɑnsfərˌbɪndɪŋ/
Stress
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Morphemes
lange- + afstands- + -verbinding
The word 'langeafstandsverbinding' is a compound noun syllabified according to Dutch rules prioritizing open syllables. Stress falls on the penultimate syllable. The word is composed of the prefix 'lange-', the root 'afstands-', and the suffix '-verbinding'. Syllabification is consistent with similar Dutch compound nouns.
Definitions
- 1
A connection over a long distance.
long-distance connection
“De langeafstandsverbinding tussen Amsterdam en New York is erg populair.”
“We hebben een nieuwe langeafstandsverbinding nodig.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable 'ver'. The stress pattern is typical for Dutch compound nouns.
Syllables
lan — Open syllable (CV), unstressed.. ge — Open syllable (CV), unstressed, schwa possible.. aaf — Open syllable (CV), unstressed.. stands — Closed syllable (CVC), unstressed.. ver — Open syllable (CV), stressed.. bin — Open syllable (CV), unstressed.. ding — Closed syllable (CVC), unstressed.
Word Parts
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Open Syllable Preference
Dutch syllabification generally favors open syllables (CV) over closed syllables (CVC).
Consonant Cluster Handling
Consonant clusters are allowed at the end of syllables, but syllable division attempts to avoid splitting consonant clusters within a syllable.
Vowel Insertion
Vowels are sometimes inserted between consonants to create open syllables.
- Schwa reduction in unstressed syllables is common and can affect pronunciation but not syllabification.
- Regional variations in vowel pronunciation may exist but do not significantly alter syllable division.
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