transferpassagiers
Syllables
trans-fer-pas-sa-giers
Pronunciation
/ˈtrɑnsfərˌpɑsaʒirs/
Stress
00010
Morphemes
transfer + passa + giers
The word 'transferpassagiers' is a compound noun divided into five syllables: trans-fer-pas-sa-giers. Stress falls on the penultimate syllable. It's composed of an English prefix, a Latin-derived root, and a Dutch suffix. Syllabification follows the vowel nucleus rule and consonant cluster rule common in Dutch.
Definitions
- 1
Passengers who are changing flights or modes of transport.
Transfer passengers
“De transferpassagiers werden naar de gate begeleid.”
“Er waren veel transferpassagiers op Schiphol.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('sa').
Syllables
trans — Open syllable, initial consonant cluster.. fer — Open syllable, vowel nucleus.. pas — Open syllable, vowel nucleus.. sa — Open, stressed syllable, vowel nucleus.. giers — Open syllable, vowel nucleus.
Word Parts
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Vowel Nucleus Rule
Syllables are formed around vowel nuclei. Each syllable must contain one vowel sound.
Consonant Cluster Rule
Consonant clusters at the beginning or end of words are generally kept together within the same syllable.
Penultimate Stress Rule
Stress typically falls on the penultimate syllable in Dutch words.
- Dutch allows for complex consonant clusters, but they are handled according to established patterns.
- Regional variations in vowel pronunciation exist but do not alter syllabification.
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