achterstandskinderen
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
- 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
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'.
Word Parts
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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.
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