passantenverblijven
Syllables
pas-san-ten-ver-blij-ven
Pronunciation
/pɑˈsɑntə(n)vərˈblɛivən/
Stress
000011
Morphemes
ver- + blijv- + -en
The Dutch verb 'passantenverblijven' (to accommodate transit passengers) is divided into six syllables: pas-san-ten-ver-blij-ven. Stress falls on the penultimate syllable. It's formed from the prefix 'ver-', the root 'blijv-', and the compound 'passanten', following typical Dutch syllabification rules.
Definitions
- 1
To provide accommodation for transit passengers.
To accommodate transit passengers
“Het hotel kan passantenverblijven aanbieden.”
“De gemeente moet passantenverblijven regelen voor de vluchtelingen.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable 'blij'.
Syllables
pas — Open syllable, onset consonant cluster.. san — Open syllable, onset consonant.. ten — Open syllable, onset consonant.. ver — Open syllable, onset consonant.. blij — Open syllable, onset consonant cluster, stressed syllable.. ven — Open syllable, onset consonant.
Word Parts
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Onset Maximization
Dutch prefers to maximize the number of consonants in the onset of a syllable.
Vowel Grouping
Vowel clusters are generally broken up into separate syllables.
Compound Word Syllabification
Compound words are treated as a sequence of syllables from their constituent parts.
- The 'nt' cluster in 'passanten' can sometimes be treated as a single unit, but separating it is more phonologically accurate.
- The schwa /ə/ in the final syllable is often reduced or elided in casual speech.
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