achterstandsbestrijding
Syllables
ach-ter-stands-be-strij-ding
Pronunciation
/ˈɑχtərstɑnts.bəˈstrɛi̯.dɪŋ/
Stress
001010
Morphemes
be- + achterstand + -ing
The word 'achterstandsbestrijding' is a complex Dutch noun formed from multiple morphemes. Syllabification follows vowel peak principles, keeping consonant clusters intact. Stress falls on the third and fifth syllables. It denotes the act of combating disadvantages and is a common term in Dutch policy discussions.
Definitions
- 1
The act of combating or reducing disadvantages, arrears, or deficits.
Combating of arrears/disadvantages
“De gemeente investeert in achterstandsbestrijding.”
“Achterstandsbestrijding is een belangrijk doel van het beleid.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the third syllable ('stands') and the fifth syllable ('strij'). Dutch stress is generally on the penultimate syllable, but compound words often have stress on the first element of the final constituent.
Syllables
ach — Open syllable, initial syllable, contains a diphthong-like sequence.. ter — Closed syllable, contains a schwa-like vowel.. stands — Closed syllable, contains a stressed vowel.. be — Open syllable, unstressed.. strij — Closed syllable, contains a diphthong and is stressed.. ding — Closed syllable, final syllable.
Word Parts
Vowel Peak
Each syllable contains a vowel sound.
Consonant Clusters
Consonant clusters are kept together as onsets or codas.
Digraphs
Digraphs (like 'ch') are treated as single units.
Compound Word Stress
Stress often falls on the first element of the final constituent.
- The 'str' cluster is treated as a single onset.
- The 'ch' is a single phoneme /x/ and is not split.
- Regional variations in vowel pronunciation may exist but do not affect syllable division.
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