tussendekspassagiers
Syllables
tus-sen-dek-s-pas-sa-gi-ers
Pronunciation
/ˈtʏsə(n)dɛkspɑsaʒiˈɛrs/
Stress
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Morphemes
tussen + dek + -iers
The word 'tussendekspassagiers' is a Dutch compound noun meaning 'intermediate deck passengers'. It's syllabified based on vowel sounds and consonant clusters, with primary stress on the penultimate syllable. It consists of the prefix 'tussen-', the root 'dek', and the root 'passage' with the plural suffix '-iers'.
Definitions
- 1
Passengers traveling on the intermediate deck of a ship.
Intermediate deck passengers
“De tussendekspassagiers werden geëvacueerd.”
“De accommodaties voor de tussendekspassagiers waren eenvoudig.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('gi' in 'passagiers').
Syllables
tus — Open syllable, initial syllable.. sen — Open syllable, contains a schwa.. dek — Closed syllable, root of the word.. s — Linking element, often treated as part of the preceding syllable.. pas — Closed syllable, part of the 'passage' root.. sa — Open syllable, part of the 'passage' root.. gi — Open syllable, part of the 'passage' root.. ers — Closed syllable, contains the plural suffix '-iers'.
Word Parts
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Vowel-Based Division
Syllables are generally formed around vowel sounds.
Consonant Cluster Handling
Consonant clusters are often split based on sonority, but Dutch tends to keep clusters within a syllable if possible.
Compound Word Syllabification
Each component of a compound word generally retains its original syllabification.
Prefix/Suffix Separation
Prefixes and suffixes are typically separated into distinct syllables.
- The pronunciation of the 's' can be reduced or elided in rapid speech.
- The vowel schwa /ə/ is common in unstressed syllables.
- Regional variations in pronunciation might affect the precise realization of vowel sounds.
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