passagiersgedeelte
Syllables
pas-sa-giers-ge-deel-te
Pronunciation
/pɑˈsaɣjərsɣəˈdeːltə/
Stress
001010
Morphemes
ge- + deel + -te
The word 'passagiersgedeelte' is a compound noun divided into six syllables: pas-sa-giers-ge-deel-te. Stress falls on 'deel'. The syllabification follows the vowel nucleus rule and maintains consonant clusters. It's morphologically composed of a French-derived passenger stem, a Germanic prefix, a Germanic root, and a Germanic suffix.
Definitions
- 1
The section or compartment of a vehicle (train, plane, bus) designated for passengers.
Passenger compartment/section
“Het passagiersgedeelte was erg druk.”
“De stewardess liep door het passagiersgedeelte.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the antepenultimate syllable ('deel').
Syllables
pas — Open syllable, initial syllable.. sa — Open syllable.. giers — Closed syllable, contains a consonant cluster.. ge — Open syllable, prefix.. deel — Closed syllable, stressed syllable.. te — Open syllable, final syllable.
Word Parts
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Vowel Nucleus Rule
Syllables are formed around vowel nuclei. Each vowel generally forms a syllable.
Consonant Cluster Rule
Consonant clusters are generally maintained within a syllable unless they are easily separable.
- Regional variations in the pronunciation of the 'g' sound (/ɣ/ vs. /x/) do not affect syllable division.
- The 'rs' cluster is maintained as a unit due to Dutch phonotactic constraints.
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