achtergrondmuziekjes
Syllables
achter-grond-mu-ziek-jes
Pronunciation
/ˈɑxtərɣrɔndmyˈzikjəs/
Stress
01011
Morphemes
achter- + grond + -jes
The word 'achtergrondmuziekjes' is a Dutch noun meaning 'background music (small/cute)'. It's divided into five syllables: achter-grond-mu-ziek-jes, with stress on 'ziek'. It's a compound word with Germanic and Latin roots, and a diminutive suffix.
Definitions
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background music (small/cute)
background music (small/cute)
“De winkel speelde zachte achtergrondmuziekjes.”
“Ik luister graag naar achtergrondmuziekjes tijdens het studeren.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('ziek').
Syllables
achter — Open syllable, onset cluster 'cht'. grond — Closed syllable, onset cluster 'gr', coda 'nd'. mu — Open syllable. ziek — Closed syllable, stressed syllable. jes — Open syllable, diminutive suffix
Word Parts
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Maximizing Onsets
Consonant clusters are kept together at the beginning of a syllable.
Vowel Nucleus
Each syllable must have a vowel sound.
Suffix Separation
Suffixes are typically separated into their own syllables.
Penultimate Stress
Dutch generally stresses the penultimate syllable.
- Compound word stress placement
- Complex consonant clusters ('cht', 'nd')
- Diminutive suffix '-jes'
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