achterstandsgroepen
Syllables
ach-ter-stand-s-groep-en
Pronunciation
/ˈɑχtərstɑntsɣruːpən/
Stress
010000
Morphemes
achterstand + groepen
The word 'achterstandsgroepen' is a Dutch noun meaning 'disadvantaged groups'. It is syllabified as ach-ter-stand-s-groep-en, with primary stress on 'stand'. The word is a compound consisting of 'achterstand' (disadvantage) and 'groepen' (groups). Syllable division follows standard Dutch rules based on vowel and consonant sequences.
Definitions
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Disadvantaged groups
Disadvantaged groups
“De overheid moet meer aandacht besteden aan de achterstandsgroepen.”
“Er zijn speciale programma's voor achterstandsgroepen om hun kansen te verbeteren.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the third syllable, 'stand'.
Syllables
ach — Open syllable, initial syllable.. ter — Open syllable.. stand — Closed syllable, primary stress.. s — Open syllable, single consonant.. groep — Closed syllable.. en — Open syllable, final syllable.
Word Parts
Vowel Division
Syllable division generally occurs before a vowel sound.
Consonant Cluster Maintenance
Consonant clusters are generally maintained within a syllable unless easily separable.
Single Consonant Rule
A single consonant following a vowel typically forms its own syllable.
- The 'ch' in 'achterstand' is a single phoneme /x/ and doesn't require syllable separation.
- Regional variations in pronunciation may exist, but generally don't affect the core syllabification.
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