achterlandverbinding
Syllables
ach-ter-land-ver-bin-ding
Pronunciation
/ˈɑxtərˌlɑndvərˈbɪndɪŋ/
Stress
100010
Morphemes
achter- + land + verbinding
The Dutch word 'achterlandverbinding' is syllabified into 'ach-ter-land-ver-bin-ding', following the principles of maximizing open syllables and dividing consonant clusters. It's a compound noun meaning 'inland connection', with stress on the penultimate syllable. The morphemic breakdown reveals a prefix ('achter-'), root ('land'), and a combination of prefix ('ver-'), root ('bind-'), and suffix ('-ing').
Definitions
- 1
A connection, route, or infrastructure linking inland areas to more developed regions or transportation networks.
Inland connection, hinterland connection
“De nieuwe achterlandverbinding zal de economie stimuleren.”
“De aanleg van de achterlandverbinding is een belangrijk project.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable 'bin' (ver-bin-ding). Dutch stress is generally weak, but this syllable receives the most emphasis.
Syllables
ach — Open syllable, stressed.. ter — Open syllable, unstressed.. land — Closed syllable, unstressed.. ver — Open syllable, unstressed.. bin — Closed syllable, stressed.. ding — Closed syllable, unstressed.
Word Parts
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Open Syllable Preference
Dutch favors creating open syllables (CV) whenever possible. This is applied throughout the word.
Consonant Cluster Division
When consonant clusters occur, they are divided to create pronounceable syllables.
Compound Word Syllabification
Compound words are syllabified as if they were separate words joined together.
- The 'ver-' prefix could potentially be syllabified differently, but the current division is the most natural and common.
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