achtervolgingsploeg
Syllables
ach-ter-vol-gings-ploeg
Pronunciation
/ˈɑxtərfɔlɣɪŋsploːx/
Stress
10010
Morphemes
achter + volg + ings-ploeg
The word 'achtervolgingsploeg' is a compound noun divided into five syllables: ach-ter-vol-gings-ploeg. Stress falls on the first syllable. Syllabification follows Dutch rules of breaking up consonant clusters and dividing after single consonants. The word consists of a prefix 'achter-', a root 'volg-', and suffixes '-ings' and '-ploeg'.
Definitions
- 1
A team dedicated to pursuing someone or something.
Pursuit team
“De achtervolgingsploeg zette de verdachte bij in de haven.”
“De achtervolgingsploeg is getraind in snelle reacties.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the first syllable ('ach').
Syllables
ach — Open syllable, initial syllable, stressed.. ter — Open syllable, following a single consonant.. vol — Open syllable, following a single consonant.. gings — Closed syllable, containing a consonant cluster 'ng' treated as a unit.. ploeg — Closed syllable, final syllable.
Word Parts
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Consonant Cluster Break
Consonant clusters are generally broken up, with the first consonant joining the preceding vowel, except for 'ng' which is often treated as a unit.
Single Consonant Break
Syllable division occurs after a single consonant.
- The 'ch' cluster can sometimes be treated as a single unit, but is split here for clarity.
- Regional variations in vowel quality may exist.
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