achtergronddocument
Syllables
ach-ter-grond-do-cu-ment
Pronunciation
/ɑx.tər.ɣrɔn.dɔ.ky.mɛnt/
Stress
000011
Morphemes
achter- + grond + document
The Dutch word 'achtergronddocument' is a compound noun syllabified as ach-ter-grond-do-cu-ment, with primary stress on 'ment'. It's composed of the prefix 'achter-', the root 'grond', and the root 'document'. Syllabification follows rules favoring open syllables and avoiding single initial consonants, with consonant clusters split for pronounceability.
Definitions
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A document providing background information.
Background document
“Het achtergronddocument gaf een duidelijk beeld van de situatie.”
“Lees het achtergronddocument voordat je de vergadering bijwoont.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('ment'). Dutch compound nouns typically have stress on the penultimate syllable.
Syllables
ach — Open syllable, initial syllable. Contains a diphthong and a voiceless velar fricative.. ter — Closed syllable, containing a schwa.. grond — Closed syllable, containing a voiced velar fricative and a rounded vowel.. do — Open syllable, containing a rounded vowel.. cu — Open syllable, containing a rounded front vowel and a palatal approximant.. ment — Closed syllable, stressed syllable, containing a schwa.
Word Parts
Similar Words
Avoid Single Initial Consonants
Syllables generally avoid starting with a single consonant if it can be combined with a preceding vowel.
Open Syllables Preferred
Dutch favors open syllables (CV) over closed syllables (CVC).
Consonant Clusters
Consonant clusters are split based on pronounceability.
Compound Word Syllabification
Compound words are syllabified based on the individual components.
- The 'ch' digraph is treated as a single unit for syllabification.
- Regional variations in pronunciation might slightly affect the perceived syllable boundaries, but the core syllabification remains consistent.
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