achterkamertjesdeal
Syllables
ach-ter-ka-mer-tjes-deal
Pronunciation
/ɑx.tər.ka.mər.t͡ʃəs.deal/
Stress
010101
Morphemes
achter- + kamer- + -tjes
The word 'achterkamertjesdeal' is a Dutch compound noun divided into six syllables: ach-ter-ka-mer-tjes-deal. Stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('ka'). It consists of the prefix 'achter-', root 'kamer-', diminutive suffix '-tjes', and root 'deal'. Syllabification follows Dutch rules favoring open syllables and splitting consonant clusters.
Definitions
- 1
A secret or shady deal, often involving backroom negotiations. A clandestine agreement.
Backroom deal, shady deal, under-the-table deal.
“De achterkamertjesdeal kwam aan het licht.”
“Ze beschuldigden de politici van een achterkamertjesdeal.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the third syllable ('ka') – the penultimate syllable in the compound word.
Syllables
ach — Open syllable, initial syllable of the word.. ter — Closed syllable, containing a schwa.. ka — Open syllable, stressed syllable.. mer — Closed syllable, containing a schwa.. tjes — Closed syllable, diminutive suffix.. deal — Open syllable, borrowed word.
Word Parts
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Open Syllable Preference
Dutch favors open syllables (CV) whenever possible, influencing divisions like 'ach-ter'.
Consonant Cluster Division
Consonant clusters are split to create pronounceable syllables, as seen in 'tjes-deal'.
Compound Word Stress
Compound words often receive stress on the penultimate syllable.
- The 'ch' sound /x/ is a characteristic of Dutch phonology.
- The diminutive suffix '-tjes' has a relatively fixed syllabification.
- Borrowed words like 'deal' maintain their original syllable structure.
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