achtergronddossiers
Syllables
ach-ter-grond-dos-siers
Pronunciation
/ɑx.tər.ɣrɔnt.dɔ.si.rs/
Stress
00100
Morphemes
achter- + grond + dossiers
The word 'achtergronddossiers' is a compound noun syllabified based on maximizing onsets and respecting morphemic boundaries. Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('grond'). The phonetic transcription reflects typical Dutch vowel reduction and consonant pronunciation.
Definitions
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Background files, dossiers containing information about a person or subject.
Background files/dossiers
“De politie onderzoekt de achtergronddossiers van de verdachten.”
“De journalist had toegang tot de achtergronddossiers van de politicus.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the third syllable ('grond'). Dutch stress is generally weak, but compounds tend to stress the penultimate syllable of the base word.
Syllables
ach — Open syllable, onset cluster 'ch'. ter — Closed syllable, vowel reduction. grond — Closed syllable, primary stress. dos — Open syllable. siers — Closed syllable
Word Parts
Onset Maximization
Consonant clusters are kept together at the beginning of syllables whenever possible.
Vowel-Centric Syllables
Each syllable generally contains one vowel sound.
Compound Word Syllabification
Syllables are divided based on the constituent morphemes, respecting the internal structure of the compound.
- The 'ch' cluster in 'achter' requires careful consideration to maintain the onset.
- Vowel reduction in unstressed syllables is common in Dutch.
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