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Words with Prefix “achter-” in Dutch

Browse Dutch words starting with the prefix “achter-”, complete with pronunciations, syllable breakdowns, and linguistic insights.

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achter- Dutch origin, meaning 'behind'

achterhoofdsligging
5 syllables19 letters
ach·ter·hoofd·slig·ging
/ɑx.tərˈɦoːf.ds.lɪɣ.ɪŋ/
noun

The word 'achterhoofdsligging' is a Dutch compound noun meaning 'breech presentation'. It is divided into five syllables: ach-ter-hoofd-slig-ging, with stress on the penultimate syllable. The syllabification follows Dutch rules of maximizing onsets and dividing before vowels. It consists of the prefix 'achter-', the root 'hoofd-', and the suffix '-sligging'.

achterstandenaanpak
6 syllables19 letters
ach·ter·stand·de·naan·pak
/ɑx.tər.ˈstɑn.də.naːn.pɑk/
noun

The word *achterstandenaanpak* is a Dutch compound noun meaning 'backlog management approach'. It is syllabified as ach-ter-stand-de-naan-pak, with primary stress on 'stand'. The syllabification follows vowel-centric rules, avoids consonant clusters, and preserves digraphs. The word's morphemic structure consists of *achterstand* and *aanpak*, connected by the infix '-en-'.

achterstandspositie
6 syllables19 letters
ach·ter·stand·spo·si·tie
/ɑx.tərˈstɑnt.spo.zi.ti/
noun

The word 'achterstandspositie' is a Dutch compound noun divided into six syllables: ach-ter-stand-spo-si-tie. The primary stress falls on 'stand'. Syllabification follows vowel peak principles, favoring open syllables and maintaining consonant clusters. The word is morphologically composed of 'achter' (behind), 'stand' (position), and 'positie' (position suffix).

achterstandsscholen
4 syllables19 letters
ach·ter·stand·scholen
/ˈɑxtərˌstɑntsxoːlə(n)/
noun

The word 'achterstandsscholen' is a Dutch compound noun divided into four syllables: ach-ter-stand-scholen. The primary stress falls on 'stand'. It consists of a prefix 'achter-', root 'stand', and suffix 'scholen'. Syllabification follows the onset-rime structure, with stress placement influenced by syllable weight.

achtervolgingsploeg
5 syllables19 letters
ach·ter·vol·gings·ploeg
/ˈɑxtərfɔlɣɪŋsploːx/
noun

The word 'achtervolgingsploeg' is a compound noun divided into five syllables: ach-ter-vol-gings-ploeg. Stress falls on the first syllable. Syllabification follows Dutch rules of breaking up consonant clusters and dividing after single consonants. The word consists of a prefix 'achter-', a root 'volg-', and suffixes '-ings' and '-ploeg'.

achterwielophanging
5 syllables19 letters
achter·wie·lo·phan·ging
/ˈɑxtərˌʋiːləˈfɑŋɪŋ/
noun

The word 'achterwielophanging' is a compound noun syllabified into achter-wie-lo-phan-ging, with stress on 'phan'. It follows Dutch rules of vowel-centric syllabification and handling of consonant clusters. The morphemes indicate 'rear wheel suspension'.

migratieachtergrond
6 syllables19 letters
mi·gra·tie·ach·ter·grond
/miɣraːtsiˈaxtərɣrɔnt/
noun

The word 'migratieachtergrond' is a compound noun syllabified based on Dutch rules favoring open syllables and penultimate stress. It consists of the root 'migratie', the prefix 'achter', and the root 'grond'. The phonetic transcription is /miɣraːtsiˈaxtərɣrɔnt/, with stress on 'grond'.

ploegachtervolging
5 syllables18 letters
ploeg·ach·ter·vol·ging
/ˈploːɣɑxtərˌvɔlɣɪŋ/
noun

The word 'ploegachtervolging' is a Dutch compound noun divided into five syllables: ploeg-ach-ter-vol-ging. The primary stress falls on 'ter'. Syllabification follows morpheme boundaries and the (C)VC structure common in Dutch.

ploegenachtervolging
6 syllables20 letters
plo·gen·ach·ter·vol·ging
/ˈploːɣə(n)ˌɑxtərˈvɔlɣɪŋ/
noun

The Dutch noun 'ploegenachtervolging' (team pursuit) is divided into six syllables with primary stress on 'vol'. It's a compound word formed from Germanic roots and suffixes, following Dutch syllabification rules of onset maximization and vowel-nucleus requirements.

politieachtervolging
7 syllables20 letters
po·li·tie·ach·ter·vol·ging
/po.li.ti.əx.tər.vɔl.ɣɪŋ/
noun

The word 'politieachtervolging' is a compound noun syllabified into seven syllables: po-li-tie-ach-ter-vol-ging, with primary stress on 'vol'. Syllabification follows Dutch rules of open syllables, consonant cluster maintenance, and penultimate stress. It is composed of the prefix 'achter-', the root 'volg-', and the suffix '-ing', with 'politie' functioning as an attributive noun.

trainingsachterstand
5 syllables20 letters
trai·nings·ach·ter·stand
/ˈtrɛinɪŋsɑxtərstɑnt/
noun

The Dutch word 'trainingsachterstand' is a compound noun meaning 'training backlog'. It is syllabified as trai-nings-ach-ter-stand, with primary stress on 'achter'. The word is composed of the English-derived 'training', the genitive suffix '-s', the prefix 'achter-', and the root 'stand'. Syllabification follows Dutch rules favoring open syllables and maintaining consonant clusters.