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betalingsachterstanden

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

8 syllables
22 characters
Dutch
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8syllables

betalingsachterstanden

Linguistic Analysis

Syllables

be-ta-ling-s-ach-ter-stand-en

Pronunciation

/bəˈtaːlɪŋsxɑxtərstɑndən/

Stress

01001000

Morphemes

be- + tal- + -ingsachterstanden

The word 'betalingsachterstanden' is a complex Dutch noun meaning 'payment arrears'. It is divided into eight syllables following Dutch syllabification rules, prioritizing onset maximization and adhering to the Onset-Rime structure. The primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable 'achter'. The word is formed through compounding and derivation, with Germanic roots and suffixes.

Definitions

noun
  1. 1

    Payment arrears

    Payment arrears

    De bank meldde betalingsachterstanden bij veel klanten.

    Door de economische crisis zijn de betalingsachterstanden toegenomen.

Stress pattern

Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable 'achter'.

Syllables

8
be-/bə/
ta-/taː/
ling-/lɪŋ/
s-/s/
ach-/ɑxt/
ter-/tər/
stand-/stɑnt/
en-/ən/

be- Open syllable, simple CV structure.. ta- Open syllable, simple CV structure.. ling- Closed syllable, consonant cluster 'ng' in the coda.. s- Syllabic consonant.. ach- Open syllable, simple CV structure.. ter- Open syllable, simple CV structure.. stand- Closed syllable, consonant cluster 'st' in the onset.. en- Open syllable, simple CV structure.

Onset-Rime Division

Syllables are divided based on the onset (initial consonant(s)) and rime (vowel and following consonants).

Syllabic Consonant

A single consonant can form a syllable, particularly after a vowel.

Onset Maximization

Dutch prioritizes maximizing the number of consonants in the onset of a syllable.

  • Dutch allows for complex consonant clusters, which are maintained within syllables.
  • The word's length and complex morphology require careful application of syllabification rules.
Analysis by gemma3:27b · 6/7/2025

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