transportafstanden
Syllables
trans-por-ta-f-stan-den
Pronunciation
/trɑ̃sˈpɔrtɑfˈstɑndə(n)/
Stress
010110
Morphemes
transport + stand + en
The word 'transportafstanden' is a Dutch compound noun divided into six syllables: trans-por-ta-f-stan-den. Stress falls on the penultimate syllable. The syllabification follows standard Dutch rules prioritizing vowel sounds and avoiding splitting diphthongs. It consists of the prefix 'transport', the root 'stand', and the suffix 'en'.
Definitions
- 1
The distances over which things are transported.
Transport distances
“De transportafstanden zijn aanzienlijk toegenomen.”
“We moeten de transportafstanden optimaliseren.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('f'). Dutch stress is generally weak, but this syllable receives slightly more emphasis.
Syllables
trans — Open syllable, initial syllable.. por — Closed syllable, contains a consonant cluster.. ta — Open syllable, short vowel.. f — Open syllable, single consonant followed by a vowel.. stan — Closed syllable, consonant cluster at the beginning.. den — Open syllable, final syllable with final devoicing.
Word Parts
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Vowel Rule
Syllable division occurs before a vowel sound.
Consonant Cluster Rule
Syllable division occurs after a consonant cluster when followed by a vowel.
- The 'af-' prefix is often treated as a single syllable.
- Final devoicing of 'd' to 't' in pronunciation is a phonological process, not a syllabification rule.
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