achtergrondconcentraties
Syllables
ach-ter-grond-con-cen-tra-ties
Pronunciation
/ˈɑx.tər.ɣrɔnt.kɔn.sɛn.traː.ti.s/
Stress
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Morphemes
achter- + grond + -concentraties
The word 'achtergrondconcentraties' is a complex Dutch noun divided into seven syllables: ach-ter-grond-con-cen-tra-ties. It's a compound word with a prefix ('achter-'), root ('grond'), and a root derived from Latin ('concentratie') with a plural suffix ('-s'). The primary stress falls on the first syllable. Syllabification follows Dutch rules prioritizing open syllables and preserving consonant clusters.
Definitions
- 1
Background concentrations (e.g., of pollutants in the air).
Background concentrations
“De metingen toonden hoge achtergrondconcentraties van fijnstof aan.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the first syllable ('ach'). Secondary stress is less pronounced but present on 'con'.
Syllables
ach — Open syllable, onset cluster 'ch', stressed.. ter — Open syllable, simple structure.. grond — Closed syllable, onset cluster 'gr'.. con — Open syllable, simple structure.. cen — Open syllable, simple structure.. tra — Open syllable, long vowel.. ties — Closed syllable, plural marker.
Word Parts
Onset Maximization
Syllables attempt to include as many initial consonants as possible.
Open Syllable Preference
Dutch favors syllables ending in vowels (CV syllables).
Consonant Cluster Preservation
Consonant clusters are generally kept together within a syllable.
- The 'ch' cluster in 'achter' is a common Dutch digraph and is treated as a single onset.
- The stress pattern is typical for Dutch compound nouns.
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