passagierstoestellen
Syllables
pas-sa-gi-er-stoes-tel-len
Pronunciation
/pɑsaˈɣiːrstoːˈstɛlə(n)/
Stress
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Morphemes
passagier, toestel + -len
The word 'passagierstoestellen' is a compound noun divided into seven syllables: pas-sa-gi-er-stoes-tel-len. Primary stress falls on the fifth syllable ('stoes-'). The word is formed from the roots 'passagier' and 'toestel' with the plural suffix '-len'. Syllabification follows Dutch rules favoring open syllables and preserving consonant clusters.
Definitions
- 1
Large aircraft designed to transport passengers.
Passenger planes
“De passagierstoestellen stonden klaar voor vertrek.”
“Er zijn veel passagierstoestellen op de luchthaven.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the fifth syllable ('stoes-'), following the general Dutch rule of penultimate stress.
Syllables
pas — Open syllable, unstressed.. sa — Open syllable, unstressed.. gi — Open syllable, unstressed.. er — Closed syllable, unstressed.. stoes — Closed syllable, stressed.. tel — Open syllable, unstressed.. len — Closed syllable, unstressed. Plural marker.
Word Parts
Open Syllable Preference
Dutch favors creating open syllables (ending in a vowel) whenever possible. This is evident in the division of 'pas-sa-gi-er'.
Consonant Cluster Preservation
Consonant clusters are generally kept together within a syllable unless they are easily separable. The 'st' cluster in 'stoes-tel' is preserved.
Penultimate Stress
Primary stress typically falls on the penultimate syllable, as seen in 'stoes-tel-len'.
- The pronunciation of 'g' as /ɣ/ is a common feature of Dutch.
- The final '-en' is often reduced or elided in casual speech.
- Regional variations in vowel pronunciation may exist.
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