paspoorthuwelijken
Syllables
pas-poort-hu-we-lij-ken
Pronunciation
/ˈpɑs.poːr.tɦʏ.ʋəˈlɛi̯.kən/
Stress
000100
Morphemes
pas + poort + huw-elijk-en
The Dutch word 'paspoorthuwelijken' is divided into six syllables: pas-poort-hu-we-lij-ken. It's a compound noun with primary stress on the penultimate syllable. Syllabification follows rules of maximizing onsets, sonority sequencing, and vowel-initial syllables.
Definitions
- 1
Marriages entered into primarily for immigration purposes.
Passport marriages
“De autoriteiten onderzoeken vermoedelijke paspoorthuwelijken.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('lij').
Syllables
pas — Open syllable with a simple structure.. poort — Closed syllable with a consonant cluster.. hu — Open syllable, vowel-initial.. we — Open syllable, vowel-initial.. lij — Closed syllable with a diphthong.. ken — Open syllable with a nasal coda.
Word Parts
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Maximizing Onsets
Dutch prefers to include as many consonants as possible in the onset of a syllable.
Sonority Sequencing Principle
Consonant clusters are permissible if they follow a sonority hierarchy.
Vowel-Initial Syllables
Syllables can begin with vowels.
Diphthong Formation
Diphthongs are treated as a single nucleus.
- The compound nature of the word requires careful consideration of morphemic boundaries.
- Stress pattern is typical for Dutch compound nouns, but exceptions can occur.
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