straalverkeersvligtuig
Syllables
straal-ver-keers-vli-gtuig
Pronunciation
/ˈstraːl.vər.keːrs.vliɣ.tœyɣ/
Stress
01000
Morphemes
ver- + straal + s
The Dutch word *straalverkeersvliegtuig* is a compound noun meaning 'jet airplane'. It is syllabified as straal-ver-keers-vli-gtuig, with primary stress on 'keers'. The syllabification follows Dutch rules of onset maximization and vowel-centric syllables, respecting the morphemic structure of the word.
Definitions
- 1
A jet aircraft, specifically one used for commercial air travel.
Jet airplane
“Het straalverkeersvliegtuig landde veilig op Schiphol.”
“De capaciteit van het straalverkeersvliegtuig is enorm.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the third syllable ('keers'), following the typical Dutch penultimate stress pattern.
Syllables
straal — Open syllable, containing a long vowel and a simple onset.. ver — Open syllable, containing a schwa vowel and a simple onset.. keers — Closed syllable, containing a long vowel and a consonant cluster at the end.. vli — Closed syllable, containing a vowel and a consonant cluster.. gtuig — Closed syllable, containing a vowel and a consonant cluster.
Word Parts
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Onset Maximization
Dutch prioritizes including as many consonants as possible in the onset of a syllable, leading to consonant clusters at the beginning of syllables.
Vowel-Centric Syllables
Each syllable must contain a vowel sound, ensuring a clear vowel-consonant structure.
Compound Word Syllabification
Compound words are broken down into syllables based on the individual morphemes that compose them.
- The pronunciation of the 'v' sound can vary slightly.
- The 'g' at the end of 'vliegtuig' is a voiced velar fricative.
- The compound structure of the word requires careful consideration of morpheme boundaries.
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