tussendekspasagier
Syllables
tus-sen-dek-s-pa-sa-gi-er
Pronunciation
/ˈtʏsə(n)dɛkspɑsaʒiˈɛr/
Stress
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Morphemes
tussen + dek + ier
The word 'tussendekspassagier' is a Dutch compound noun divided into eight syllables following the principle of open syllable preference and the inclusion of linking elements. Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable. It consists of a prefix ('tussen-'), a root ('dek'), and a suffix ('-ier'), with a linking 's' and the root 'passage'.
Definitions
- 1
A passenger traveling on the intermediate deck of a ship.
Intermediate deck passenger
“De tussendekspassagiers werden geëvacueerd.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable 'gi' in 'pas-sa-gi-er'.
Syllables
tus — Open syllable (CV), initial syllable.. sen — Open syllable (CV).. dek — Closed syllable (CVC).. s — Single consonant syllable, linking element.. pa — Open syllable (CV).. sa — Open syllable (CV).. gi — Open syllable (CV).. er — Closed syllable (CVC), final syllable.
Word Parts
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Open Syllable Preference
Dutch syllabification generally favors open syllables (CV) over closed syllables (CVC).
Consonant Clusters
Consonant clusters are broken up to create valid syllables, often resulting in CV or CVC structures.
Linking Elements
Linking elements like 's' between compound parts can form short syllables on their own.
- The 's' between 'dek' and 'passage' is a common linking element and can be pronounced as a short syllable.
- Regional variations in vowel pronunciation may occur, but do not significantly alter syllabification.
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