reizigersaantallen
Syllables
rei-zig-ers-aan-tal-len
Pronunciation
/rɛi̯ˈzɪɣərsɑːnˌtɑlə(n)/
Stress
010010
Morphemes
reiziger + tal + len
The Dutch word 'reizigersaantallen' (travelers' numbers) is a compound noun divided into six syllables: rei-zig-ers-aan-tal-len. The primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable 'aantal'. The word is formed from the root 'reiziger' (traveler), the connecting element 'aan', and the root 'tal' (number) with the plural suffix 'len'.
Definitions
- 1
The number of travelers.
Travelers' numbers
“De reizigersaantallen zijn dit jaar gestegen.”
“We analyseren de reizigersaantallen om de capaciteit te plannen.”
syn:reizigerscijfers
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable 'aantal'. The stress pattern is typical for Dutch compound nouns.
Syllables
rei — Open syllable, initial syllable.. zig — Closed syllable, contains a consonant cluster.. ers — Closed syllable, contains a consonant cluster.. aan — Open syllable, connecting element.. tal — Open syllable, root of the word.. len — Closed syllable, plural suffix, often reduced.
Word Parts
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Vowel Rule
Syllable division generally occurs before a vowel.
Consonant Rule
Syllable division occurs after a consonant when followed by a vowel.
- Regional variations in the pronunciation of the 'g' sound (/ɣ/ or /ʁ/).
- Potential vowel reduction in unstressed syllables in rapid speech.
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