achterkleinkinderen
Syllables
ach-ter-klein-kin-de-ren
Pronunciation
/ɑx.tər.klɛin.kɪn.də.rən/
Stress
001000
Morphemes
achter- + klein-kinder- + -en
The word 'achterkleinkinderen' is syllabified as ach-ter-klein-kin-de-ren, with primary stress on 'klein'. It's a compound noun meaning 'great-grandchildren', formed from the prefix 'achter-', the root 'klein-kinder-', and the plural suffix '-en'. Syllabification follows vowel-centric rules, keeping consonant clusters and diphthongs intact.
Definitions
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Great-grandchildren
Great-grandchildren
“Zijn achterkleinkinderen bezoeken hem elke week.”
“Ze is trots op haar achterkleinkinderen.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the antepenultimate syllable 'klein'. The stress pattern is typical for Dutch words of this length and structure.
Syllables
ach — Open syllable, initial syllable.. ter — Open syllable, contains a schwa.. klein — Closed syllable, primary stress.. kin — Closed syllable.. de — Open syllable, contains a schwa.. ren — Open syllable, final syllable.
Word Parts
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Vowel-Centric Syllabification
Dutch syllables are built around vowel sounds, with each vowel forming the nucleus.
Consonant Cluster Handling
Consonant clusters are generally kept together unless easily separable by sonority.
Diphthong Integrity
Diphthongs are never split across syllable boundaries.
Prefix/Suffix Separation
Prefixes and suffixes often form separate syllables.
- The compound nature of the word requires careful consideration of morpheme boundaries.
- The 'nk' cluster is a common feature and doesn't typically cause issues.
- Regional variations in pronunciation might affect vowel quality but not syllable division.
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