luchtverkeerssysteem
Syllables
lucht-ver-keer-s-sys-teem
Pronunciation
/lʏxtfərˈkeːrsɪsˈteːm/
Stress
000011
Morphemes
lucht + keer + systeem
The word 'luchtverkeerssysteem' is a compound noun divided into six syllables (lucht-ver-keer-s-sys-teem) following Dutch rules of open syllable preference and penultimate stress. It consists of the prefix 'lucht', root 'keer', and root 'systeem', connected by a linking 's'. The primary stress falls on the 'teem' syllable of 'systeem'.
Definitions
- 1
A complex of facilities, rules, and personnel used to manage the movement of aircraft.
Air traffic system
“Het luchtverkeerssysteem is essentieel voor de veiligheid.”
“Er zijn investeringen nodig in het luchtverkeerssysteem.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable 'teem' in 'systeem'.
Syllables
lucht — Open syllable, initial syllable.. ver — Open syllable, prefix.. keer — Open syllable, root.. s — Linking morpheme, often treated as part of the following syllable.. sys — Onset cluster, part of the root 'systeem'. teem — Closed syllable, stressed syllable.
Word Parts
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Open Syllable Preference
Dutch favors syllables ending in vowels. This is applied throughout the word.
Avoid Breaking Consonant Clusters
Consonant clusters like 'vr' and 'rs' are generally kept together within a syllable.
Penultimate Stress
Dutch generally stresses the second-to-last syllable.
- The 's' between 'keer' and 'systeem' is a linking morpheme and is often treated as part of the following syllable.
- Regional variations in pronunciation might slightly affect the precise vowel quality, but not the syllable division.
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