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ploegachtervolging

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

5 syllables
18 characters
Dutch
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5syllables

ploegachtervolging

Linguistic Analysis

Syllables

ploeg-ach-ter-vol-ging

Pronunciation

/ˈploːɣɑxtərˌvɔlɣɪŋ/

Stress

10010

Morphemes

achter + ploeg/volg + -ing

The word 'ploegachtervolging' is a Dutch compound noun divided into five syllables: ploeg-ach-ter-vol-ging. The primary stress falls on 'ter'. Syllabification follows morpheme boundaries and the (C)VC structure common in Dutch.

Definitions

noun
  1. 1

    A team pursuit in cycling.

    Team pursuit (cycling)

    De Nederlandse ploegachtervolging won goud op de Olympische Spelen.

Stress pattern

Primary stress on the third syllable ('ter'). The stress pattern is relatively flat, but 'ter' is the most prominent.

Syllables

5
ploeg/ploːɣ/
ach/ɑxt/
ter/tər/
vol/vɔl/
ging/ɣɪŋ/

ploeg Open syllable, containing a long vowel and a voiced velar fricative.. ach Closed syllable, containing a short vowel and a consonant cluster.. ter Closed syllable, containing a schwa and a consonant.. vol Closed syllable, containing a short vowel and a consonant.. ging Closed syllable, containing a short vowel and a nasal consonant.

Morpheme Boundary Rule

Syllables are divided at morpheme boundaries whenever possible (e.g., ploeg-ach-ter).

Sonority Sequencing Principle

Syllables are structured to maximize sonority, with a peak (vowel) surrounded by consonants.

(C)VC Structure

Dutch syllables generally follow a (C)VC pattern, where C represents a consonant and V represents a vowel.

  • The 'cht' cluster is treated as a single unit for syllabification. Regional variations in the pronunciation of 'v' as [β] do not affect syllabification.
Analysis by gemma3:27b · 6/15/2025

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