achtergrondartikelen
Syllables
ach-ter-grond-ar-ti-ke-len
Pronunciation
/ɑx.tər.ɣrɔnt.ɑr.ti.kə.lən/
Stress
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Morphemes
achter- + grond + -en
The Dutch word 'achtergrondartikelen' (background articles) is syllabified as ach-ter-grond-ar-ti-ke-len, with primary stress on 'ar-ti-ke-len'. It's a compound noun formed from 'achter-', 'grond', 'artikel', and '-en'. The syllabification follows vowel-based division and preserves digraphs.
Definitions
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Articles providing background information on a topic.
Background articles
“De krant publiceerde achtergrondartikelen over de economie.”
“Ik las de achtergrondartikelen om meer te weten te komen.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable 'ar-ti-ke-len'. Dutch generally stresses the penultimate syllable, but compound words can have multiple stress points.
Syllables
ach — Open syllable, initial syllable.. ter — Closed syllable, contains a schwa.. grond — Closed syllable, contains a voiced velar fricative.. ar — Open syllable.. ti — Open syllable.. ke — Open syllable, contains a schwa.. len — Closed syllable, contains a schwa and plural marker.
Word Parts
Vowel-Based Division
Syllables are formed around vowel sounds, creating open and closed syllables.
Digraph Preservation
Digraphs like 'ch' are kept together within a single syllable.
Compound Word Syllabification
Compound words are syllabified by treating each constituent part as a separate syllable unit.
- Regional variations in the pronunciation of the 'g' sound (voiced fricative vs. velar fricative).
- The potential for slight variations in stress depending on speaking speed and emphasis.
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