achtergrondmateriaal
Syllables
ach-ter-grond-ma-te-ri-aal
Pronunciation
/ɑx.tər.ɣrɔnt.ma.te.riˈaːl/
Stress
0010001
Morphemes
achter- + grond + materiaal
The word *achtergrondmateriaal* is a Dutch compound noun divided into seven syllables: ach-ter-grond-ma-te-ri-aal. The primary stress falls on 'grond'. It consists of the prefix 'achter-', the root 'grond', and the root 'materiaal'. Syllabification follows vowel-based division and consonant cluster rules.
Definitions
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Background material; information or resources providing context.
Background material
“De docent gaf ons extra achtergrondmateriaal voor het essay.”
“Het achtergrondmateriaal in het rapport was zeer gedetailleerd.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the 'grond' syllable (third syllable). The final syllable 'aal' receives a slight secondary stress.
Syllables
ach — Open syllable, initial syllable.. ter — Closed syllable, contains a schwa.. grond — Closed syllable, primary stress.. ma — Open syllable.. te — Open syllable.. ri — Open syllable.. aal — Open syllable, final syllable, slight secondary stress.
Word Parts
Vowel-Based Division
Syllables are generally formed around vowel sounds.
Consonant Cluster Rule
Consonant clusters are kept together as much as possible, especially at the beginning of a syllable (onset).
Avoid Diphthong Splitting
Diphthongs are not split across syllable boundaries.
- The 'cht' cluster is treated as a single unit.
- The pronunciation of 'g' can vary regionally.
- Compound word stress patterns can be nuanced.
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