aantrekkingskrachten
Syllables
aan-trek-kings-krach-ten
Pronunciation
/aːnˈtrɛkɪŋs.krɑxtən/
Stress
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Morphemes
aan + trek + -kings
The word *aantrekkingskrachten* is a complex Dutch noun divided into five syllables: aan-trek-kings-krach-ten. Stress falls on 'krach'. It's formed from a prefix, two roots, and two suffixes, reflecting its meaning of 'attraction forces'. Syllabification follows Dutch rules prioritizing onsets and avoiding single-letter syllables.
Definitions
- 1
Forces of attraction; the power that draws things together.
Attraction forces
“De aantrekkingskrachten tussen de planeten houden ze in een baan.”
“De aantrekkingskrachten van de stad trokken veel toeristen aan.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the antepenultimate syllable 'krach'. The stress pattern is typical for Dutch nouns of this length.
Syllables
aan — Open syllable, vowel followed by nasal consonant. Unstressed.. trek — Closed syllable, consonant cluster onset. Unstressed.. kings — Closed syllable, velar nasal. Unstressed.. krach — Closed syllable, stressed. Contains a long vowel.. ten — Open syllable, final consonant. Unstressed.
Word Parts
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Maximize Onsets
Dutch prioritizes creating syllables with consonant clusters at the beginning (onsets) whenever possible.
Avoid Single-Letter Syllables
Dutch avoids creating syllables consisting of a single vowel or consonant unless absolutely necessary.
Vowel Break
Syllables are often divided after vowels, especially long vowels.
- The 'ktr' consonant cluster requires careful articulation.
- The 'ng' sound is a velar nasal /ŋ/ and is treated as a single unit in syllabification.
- Regional variations in pronunciation might slightly affect syllable boundaries, but the core division remains consistent.
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