achtergrondstraling
Syllables
ach-ter-grond-stra-ling
Pronunciation
/ˈɑxtərɣrɔndstraːlɪŋ/
Stress
01001
Morphemes
achter- + grond + -ling
The Dutch word 'achtergrondstraling' is divided into five syllables: ach-ter-grond-stra-ling. The primary stress falls on 'stra'. It's a compound noun formed from 'achter-', 'grond-', and 'straling', with the nominalizing suffix '-ling'. Syllabification follows vowel-based division and preserves consonant clusters.
Definitions
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“De achtergrondstraling is overal aanwezig.”
“Wetenschappers meten de achtergrondstraling om veranderingen te detecteren.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the fourth syllable ('stra'), following the general Dutch rule of penultimate stress.
Syllables
ach — Open syllable, initial syllable, contains a short vowel.. ter — Closed syllable, contains a schwa.. grond — Closed syllable, contains a diphthong and a voiced velar fricative.. stra — Open syllable, stressed syllable, contains a long vowel.. ling — Closed syllable, contains a short vowel and a nasal consonant.
Word Parts
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Vowel-Based Division
Syllables are formed around vowel sounds, creating open or closed syllables.
Consonant Cluster Handling
Consonant clusters like 'str' and 'ng' are kept together within a syllable.
Penultimate Stress
Primary stress generally falls on the second-to-last syllable in Dutch words.
- The 'str' and 'ng' clusters are treated as single units.
- The compound nature of the word influences the syllable division.
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