achtergrondzangeres
Syllables
ach-ter-grond-zan-ge-res
Pronunciation
/ɑx.tər.ɣrɔn.t.sɑŋ.ɣə.rɛs/
Stress
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Morphemes
achter- + grond + -zangeres
The word 'achtergrondzangeres' is a compound noun in Dutch, syllabified based on maximizing onsets and vowel-consonant boundaries. The primary stress falls on the 'grond' syllable. It consists of a prefix, root, and suffix, all with Old Dutch origins. The phonetic transcription reflects the typical Dutch pronunciation, including the voiced velar fricative /ɣ/ and the velar nasal /ŋ/.
Definitions
- 1
A female singer who provides vocal harmony and support to a lead singer or musical ensemble.
Background singer (female)
“De achtergrondzangeres had een prachtige stem.”
“Ze was jarenlang achtergrondzangeres van de bekende band.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the third syllable ('grond').
Syllables
ach — Open syllable, initial syllable.. ter — Closed syllable.. grond — Closed syllable, stressed syllable.. zan — Closed syllable.. ge — Open syllable.. res — Closed syllable, final syllable.
Word Parts
Maximize Onsets
Consonant clusters are maintained at the beginning of syllables whenever possible.
Vowel-Consonant Division
A vowel followed by a consonant typically creates a syllable boundary.
Single Consonant Division
A single consonant following a vowel creates a syllable boundary.
- The 'ch' is treated as a single phoneme /x/.
- The 'ng' sound is treated as a single unit /ŋ/.
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