achtergrondzangeressen
Syllables
ach-ter-grond-zan-ge-res-sen
Pronunciation
/ɑx.tər.ɣrɔnt.sɑŋ.ɡəˈrɛs.ən/
Stress
0010010
Morphemes
achter- + grond + -zangeressen
The word 'achtergrondzangeressen' is a Dutch noun meaning 'background singers (female)'. It is divided into seven syllables: ach-ter-grond-zan-ge-res-sen, with stress on the third syllable ('grond'). The syllabification follows Dutch rules prioritizing open syllables and morpheme integrity. It's a compound word built from the prefix 'achter-', the root 'grond', and the root/suffix 'zangeressen'.
Definitions
- 1
Female background singers.
Background singers (female)
“De achtergrondzangeressen stonden achter de hoofdact.”
“De achtergrondzangeressen zorgden voor een mooie harmonie.”
Stress pattern
The primary stress falls on the third syllable, '-grond-', which is the penultimate syllable according to Dutch stress rules.
Syllables
ach — Open syllable, initial syllable. Contains a short vowel and a consonant.. ter — Open syllable, contains a schwa and a consonant.. grond — Closed syllable, stressed syllable. Contains a vowel and a consonant cluster.. zan — Open syllable, contains a vowel and a consonant.. ge — Open syllable, contains a schwa.. res — Closed syllable, stressed. Contains a vowel and a consonant.. sen — Open syllable, contains a schwa and a consonant.
Word Parts
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Maximize Open Syllables
Dutch prefers syllables ending in vowels whenever possible.
Consonant Cluster Handling
Consonant clusters are generally kept together within a syllable unless they are easily separable based on morphemic boundaries.
Morpheme Integrity
Avoid breaking up recognizable morphemes (prefixes, roots, suffixes).
- Regional variations in pronunciation may exist, but they generally don't significantly alter the syllabification.
- The word is a compound noun, and its syllabification reflects the combination of its constituent morphemes.
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