feuchtigskeitsunempfindlich
Syllables
feu-chtigs-keits-un-em-pfind-lich
Pronunciation
/ˈfɔʏ̯çtɪçkaɪ̯tsʊnɛmˈp͡fɪntlɪç/
Stress
0010001
Morphemes
feuchtigkeits- + un- + -empfindlich
The word 'feuchtigkeitsunempfindlich' is a complex German adjective meaning 'moisture-resistant'. It's syllabified as feu-chtigs-keits-un-em-pfind-lich, with primary stress on 'keits'. It's a compound word built from 'feuchtigkeits-' (moisture), 'un-' (not), and '-empfindlich' (sensitive). Syllabification follows vowel-based division and preserves consonant clusters.
Definitions
- 1
Insensitive to moisture; moisture-resistant.
Moisture-insensitive, moisture-proof, waterproof.
“Das Material ist feuchtigkeitsunempfindlich.”
“Eine feuchtigkeitsunempfindliche Uhr.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the third syllable ('keits'). The prefix 'feuchtigkeits-' also receives some stress due to its length.
Syllables
feu — Open syllable, initial syllable.. chtigs — Closed syllable, contains the 'chts' cluster.. keits — Closed syllable, stressed syllable.. un — Closed syllable, short vowel.. em — Closed syllable, short vowel.. pfind — Closed syllable, contains the 'mpf' cluster.. lich — Closed syllable, final syllable.
Word Parts
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Vowel-Based Division
Syllables are generally formed around vowel sounds.
Consonant Cluster Preservation
Digraphs and consonant clusters (like 'chts', 'mpf') are usually kept together within a syllable.
Avoidance of Single-Letter Syllables
German avoids syllables consisting of a single consonant.
- The length of the word and the complexity of the compound structure.
- The 'ig' sequence is split despite often being a single syllable unit, due to syllable length.
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