passagiersaantallen
Syllables
pas-sa-gi-ers-aan-tal-len
Pronunciation
/pɑsaˈɣiːrsɑːnˌtɑlə(n)/
Stress
0001001
Morphemes
tal + ersaantallen
The word 'passagiersaantallen' is a Dutch compound noun meaning 'passenger numbers'. It is syllabified as pas-sa-gi-ers-aan-tal-len, with primary stress on the penultimate syllable ('aan'). The word is composed of the morphemes 'passagiers-' (passenger), '-aan-' (connecting vowel), 'tal' (number), and '-len' (plural suffix). Syllabification follows Dutch rules prioritizing vowel sounds and treating consonant clusters like 'rs' as single units.
Definitions
- 1
The total number of passengers.
Passenger numbers
“De passagiersaantallen zijn gestegen.”
“De luchtvaartmaatschappij publiceerde de passagiersaantallen.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('aan').
Syllables
pas — Open syllable, initial syllable.. sa — Open syllable.. gi — Closed syllable.. ers — Closed syllable, containing the 'rs' cluster.. aan — Open syllable, primary stressed syllable.. tal — Open syllable.. len — Closed syllable, final syllable.
Word Parts
Similar Words
Vowel Rule
Syllables generally end in a vowel sound.
Consonant Cluster Rule
Consonant clusters like 'rs' are treated as a single unit.
Stress Rule
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable.
- The 'rs' cluster is treated as a single phoneme.
- The connecting vowel '-aan-' is a common feature in Dutch compound words.
- Regional variations in vowel pronunciation may exist.
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