passagiersterminals
Syllables
pas-sa-giers-ter-mi-nals
Pronunciation
/paˈsaɣiərstɛrmiˈnaːls/
Stress
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Morphemes
passagiers, terminals
The word 'passagiersterminals' is a Dutch compound noun divided into six syllables: pas-sa-giers-ter-mi-nals. Stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('nals'). Syllabification follows the principle of maximizing onsets and respecting morpheme boundaries. The word is derived from Latin/French roots and refers to buildings for passenger use at transportation hubs.
Definitions
- 1
Buildings at an airport or other transportation hub where passengers arrive and depart.
Passenger terminals
“De passagiersterminals waren overvol.”
“De nieuwe passagiersterminals zijn modern en efficiënt.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('nals'). The stress pattern is typical for Dutch compound nouns.
Syllables
pas — Open syllable, onset 'p', vowel 'a', coda 's'. Relatively simple structure.. sa — Open syllable, onset 's', vowel 'a'. Short and simple.. giers — Closed syllable, onset 'g', vowel 'ie', coda 'rs'. Consonant cluster 'rs' forms the coda.. ter — Closed syllable, onset 't', vowel 'e', coda 'r'. Simple structure.. mi — Open syllable, onset 'm', vowel 'i'. Short and simple.. nals — Closed syllable, onset 'n', vowel 'aa', coda 'ls'. Primary stress falls on this syllable.
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Maximization of Onsets
Dutch prefers to include as many consonants as possible in the onset of a syllable. This is applied in the division of 'passagiersterminals'.
Vowel-Centric Syllables
Each syllable must contain a vowel, ensuring a clear syllabic nucleus.
Compound Word Syllabification
Syllabification generally respects the boundaries of the constituent morphemes.
- The length of the word and the multiple consonant clusters require careful attention to onset maximization.
- Regional variations in pronunciation might slightly affect the precise phonetic realization, but the syllabification remains consistent.
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