achtergrondverhalen
Syllables
ach-ter-grond-ver-ha-len
Pronunciation
/ɑx.tər.ɣrɔnt.fərˈɦa.lə(n)/
Stress
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Morphemes
achter- + grond + verhalen
The Dutch word 'achtergrondverhalen' is a compound noun meaning 'background stories'. It is divided into six syllables with primary stress on the penultimate syllable. The word is composed of a prefix, root, and suffix, all with Germanic origins. Syllabification follows the vowel peak principle and onset maximization.
Definitions
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Background stories
Background stories
“De film vertelt de achtergrondverhalen van de hoofdpersonages.”
“Ik ben geïnteresseerd in de achtergrondverhalen van deze historische gebeurtenissen.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable 'ha' (ver-ha-len). Dutch generally stresses the penultimate syllable in words of this length.
Syllables
ach — Open syllable, initial consonant cluster.. ter — Open syllable, vowel followed by consonant.. grond — Open syllable, root of the word.. ver — Open syllable, prefix.. ha — Open syllable, part of the verb root.. len — Closed syllable, plural suffix. Final 'n' often reduced.
Word Parts
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Vowel Peak Principle
Each syllable must contain a vowel sound.
Onset Maximization
Consonant clusters are assigned to the onset of the following syllable.
Avoid Diphthong Splitting
Diphthongs are kept within a single syllable.
- Regional variations in 'g' pronunciation.
- Reduction or elision of final 'n'.
- Distributed stress in compound words.
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