achtergrondartikels
Syllables
ach-ter-grond-ar-ti-kels
Pronunciation
/ɑx.tər.ɣrɔnt.ɑr.ti.kəls/
Stress
010000
Morphemes
achter- + grond + -s
The word 'achtergrondartikels' is a Dutch compound noun divided into six syllables: ach-ter-grond-ar-ti-kels. The primary stress falls on 'grond'. It's composed of the prefix 'achter-', the root 'grond', the root 'artikel', and the plural suffix '-s'. Syllabification follows vowel-centered rules, avoiding digraph splits.
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Background articles
“De krant publiceerde een reeks achtergrondartikels over klimaatverandering.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the third syllable ('grond'). Dutch stress is generally weak, but compounds often stress the first syllable of the final constituent.
Syllables
ach — Open syllable, initial syllable.. ter — Closed syllable, contains a schwa.. grond — Closed syllable, primary stressed syllable.. ar — Open syllable.. ti — Open syllable.. kels — Closed syllable, final syllable.
Word Parts
Vowel-Centered Syllables
Each syllable contains a vowel sound.
Avoid Digraph Splits
Consonant digraphs (like 'ch') are not split across syllables.
Consonant Clusters
Consonant clusters are resolved based on sonority, but the 'r' sound is often integrated into the preceding vowel.
- Regional variations in 'g' and 'r' pronunciation do not affect syllabification.
- The compound structure influences stress placement.
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