passagiersafhandeling
Syllables
pas-sa-giers-af-han-de-ling
Pronunciation
/pɑˈsɑɣiˌrsɑfɦɑn.də.lɪŋ/
Stress
0010100
Morphemes
af + handeling + s
The word 'passagiersafhandeling' is a compound noun syllabified based on Dutch open syllable preference and consonant cluster maintenance. Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable 'han'. The word is composed of the prefix 'af-', the root 'handeling', and the compound component 'passagiers'.
Definitions
- 1
The handling of passengers.
Passenger handling
“De passagiersafhandeling op Schiphol is efficiënt.”
“De vertragingen hadden invloed op de passagiersafhandeling.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable 'han'. The stress pattern follows the typical Dutch pattern of penultimate stress in longer words.
Syllables
pas — Open syllable, unstressed.. sa — Open syllable, unstressed.. giers — Closed syllable, stressed.. af — Open syllable, unstressed.. han — Open syllable, primary stressed.. de — Open syllable, unstressed.. ling — Closed syllable, unstressed.
Word Parts
Open Syllable Preference
Dutch generally prefers syllables ending in vowels (open syllables). Syllable division occurs to maintain this preference.
Consonant Cluster Maintenance
Consonant clusters are generally maintained within a syllable, unless they violate other rules.
- Dutch allows for complex consonant clusters, which are accommodated within the syllable structure.
- Regional variations in vowel pronunciation may exist, but do not significantly alter syllabification.
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