langeafstandsvervoer
Syllables
lan-ge-af-stands-ver-voer
Pronunciation
/ˈlɑŋəˌaːfˈstɑnsfərˌvoːr/
Stress
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Morphemes
lange- + afstands- + -vervoer
The word 'langeafstandsvervoer' is a Dutch compound noun divided into six syllables: lan-ge-af-stands-ver-voer. The primary stress falls on 'stands'. Syllabification follows the principle of maximizing open syllables (CV) and allowing consonant clusters at syllable ends. It consists of the prefix 'lange-', the root 'afstands-', and the suffix '-vervoer'.
Definitions
- 1
Long-distance transport; the act of transporting something over a long distance.
Long-distance transport
“Het langeafstandsvervoer van goederen is belangrijk voor de economie.”
“De trein is een efficiënt middel voor langeafstandsvervoer.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the third syllable ('stands'). The stress pattern is typical for Dutch compound nouns, with stress on the penultimate syllable of the root.
Syllables
lan — Open syllable (CV), unstressed.. ge — Open syllable (CV), unstressed, schwa vowel.. af — Open syllable (CV), unstressed.. stands — Closed syllable (CVC), primary stress.. ver — Open syllable (CV), unstressed.. voer — Open syllable (CV), unstressed.
Word Parts
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Open Syllable Preference
Dutch syllabification prioritizes open syllables (CV) whenever possible.
Consonant Cluster Handling
Consonant clusters are allowed at the end of syllables, but avoided at the beginning where possible.
- Vowel reduction in unstressed syllables (schwa vowel /ə/).
- Regional variations in vowel pronunciation may exist, but do not significantly alter syllable division.
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