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achterstandskinderen

Complete linguistic analysis including syllable division, pronunciation, morphology, and definitions.

6 syllables
20 characters
Dutch
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achterstandskinderen

Linguistic Analysis

Syllables

ach-ter-stand-skind-er-en

Pronunciation

/ˈɑxtərstɑntskɪndərən/

Stress

001000

Morphemes

achter- + stand + -heid

The word 'achterstandskinderen' is a Dutch noun meaning 'children with a disadvantage'. It is syllabified as ach-ter-stand-skind-er-en, with primary stress on 'stand'. The syllabification follows Dutch rules of onset maximization, vowel peak principle, and sonority sequencing, while also accounting for the compound structure of the word.

Definitions

noun
  1. 1

    Children who experience developmental delays or disadvantages.

    Children with a disadvantage/developmental delay

    De school heeft speciale aandacht voor achterstandskinderen.

    Het project is bedoeld om achterstandskinderen te helpen.

Stress pattern

Primary stress falls on the third syllable ('stand'), following the general Dutch rule of penultimate stress.

Syllables

6
ach/ɑx/
ter/tər/
stand/stɑnt/
skind/skɪnt/
er/ər/
en/ən/

ach Open syllable, onset consonant cluster 'ch', vowel 'a'.. ter Closed syllable, onset consonant 't', vowel 'e', coda consonant 'r'.. stand Closed syllable, complex onset 'st', vowel 'a', coda consonant 'nd'. Primary stress.. skind Closed syllable, complex onset 'sk', vowel 'i', coda consonant 'nd'.. er Open syllable, onset consonant 'r', vowel 'e'.. en Open syllable, vowel 'e', coda consonant 'n'.

Onset Maximization

Consonant clusters are included in the onset of the following syllable if permissible.

Vowel Peak Principle

Each syllable must contain a vowel sound.

Sonority Sequencing Principle

Syllable structure follows a sonority hierarchy.

Compound Word Syllabification

Dutch compound words are often syllabified based on the individual morphemes.

  • The complex consonant clusters require careful consideration to avoid incorrect syllable breaks.
  • Regional variations in vowel pronunciation may exist, but do not significantly alter the syllabification.
Analysis by gemma3:27b · 6/9/2025

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