achterstandsgebieden
Syllables
ach-ter-stands-ge-bie-den
Pronunciation
/ˈɑxtərstɑntsɣəˈbidən/
Stress
100000
Morphemes
achterstand + en
The word 'achterstandsgebieden' is a Dutch compound noun. Syllabification follows vowel-based rules, avoiding digraph splitting and considering consonant clusters. Stress falls on the first syllable of the root 'achterstand'. The word refers to disadvantaged areas and is formed from the roots 'achterstand' and 'bieden' with the plural suffix 'en'.
Definitions
- 1
Areas or regions that are lagging behind in development, often socio-economically.
Disadvantaged areas / Developmentally challenged regions
“De overheid investeert in de achterstandsgebieden.”
“Er zijn veel sociale problemen in de achterstandsgebieden.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the first syllable ('ach') of the root word 'achterstand' within the compound.
Syllables
ach — Open syllable, stressed.. ter — Closed syllable, unstressed.. stands — Closed syllable, unstressed.. ge — Open syllable, unstressed (linking element).. bie — Open syllable, unstressed.. den — Closed syllable, unstressed.
Word Parts
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Vowel-Based Division
Syllables are generally formed around vowel sounds.
Avoid Digraph Splitting
Digraphs (like 'ch', 'sch', 'ng') are kept together within a syllable.
Consonant Cluster Handling
Consonant clusters are divided based on sonority.
Compound Word Syllabification
Syllabification follows the individual components of the compound word.
- The 'sch' in 'achterstand' is treated as a single unit. The linking element 'ge' forms a syllable on its own.
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