achtergrondplaatjes
Syllables
ach-ter-grond-plaat-jes
Pronunciation
/ˈɑxtərɣrɔnplaatjəs/
Stress
00011
Morphemes
achter- + grond + -jes
The Dutch word 'achtergrondplaatjes' is divided into five syllables: ach-ter-grond-plaat-jes, with stress on 'plaat'. It's a compound noun formed from 'achter-', 'grond', and 'plaatjes' (picture + diminutive). Syllabification follows Dutch rules for consonant clusters and suffixes.
Definitions
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Background pictures, wallpapers, or images used as a backdrop.
Background pictures
“Ik heb nieuwe achtergrondplaatjes op mijn telefoon gezet.”
“De achtergrondplaatjes op deze website zijn erg mooi.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('plaat').
Syllables
ach — Open syllable, initial consonant cluster.. ter — Closed syllable.. grond — Closed syllable, consonant cluster 'nd'.. plaat — Closed syllable.. jes — Open syllable, diminutive suffix.
Word Parts
Sonority Sequencing Principle
Syllables are formed to maximize sonority within the syllable nucleus.
Consonant Cluster Rule
Dutch allows for complex consonant clusters within a single syllable.
Suffix Rule
Diminutive suffixes often form separate syllables.
Stress Rule
Stress typically falls on the penultimate syllable in Dutch words.
- The 'cht' cluster in 'achter' is treated as a single unit.
- The compound nature of the word influences the syllable division.
- Regional variations in pronunciation might affect vowel realization.
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