feuchtigkeitsunempfindliche
Syllables
feu-cht-ig-keits-un-em-pfind-lich-e
Pronunciation
/ˈfɔʏ̯çtɪkˌaɪ̯tsʊnɛmˈp͡fɪntlɪçə/
Stress
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Morphemes
feuchtigkeits- + -empfind- + -e
The word 'feuchtigkeitsunempfindliche' is divided into eight syllables based on German phonological rules, prioritizing vowel-consonant and consonant-vowel structures. It consists of a prefix, root, and two suffixes, with primary stress on the first and antepenultimate syllables. The syllable division is consistent with similar complex German words.
Definitions
- 1
Not susceptible to damage or malfunction from moisture.
Moisture-insensitive, moisture-proof
“Eine feuchtigkeitsunempfindliche Uhr.”
“Das Material ist feuchtigkeitsunempfindlich.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the first syllable ('feu-') and the antepenultimate syllable ('-pfind-').
Syllables
feucht — Open syllable, stressed.. ig — Closed syllable, unstressed.. keits — Syllable with diphthong, unstressed.. un — Closed syllable, unstressed.. em — Closed syllable, unstressed.. pfind — Closed syllable, stressed.. lich — Closed syllable, unstressed.. e — Open syllable, unstressed.
Word Parts
Sonority Sequencing Principle
Syllables are formed around a sonority peak (vowel).
Onset-Rime Structure
Syllables are divided into an onset (initial consonant(s)) and a rime (vowel and following consonants).
German Syllable Structure
German allows for complex consonant clusters in both onsets and codas.
Vowel-Consonant Division
When a consonant separates two vowels, it typically belongs to the following syllable.
- The /p͡f/ cluster is treated as a single onset.
- The diphthong /aɪ̯/ in *keits-* forms a single syllable nucleus.
- The schwa sound /ə/ at the end of the word is a common unstressed vowel.
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