verbeserungsbedürftigster
Syllables
ver-be-se-ru-ngs-be-dü-rf-tigs-ter
Pronunciation
/fɛɐ̯beˈzeːʁʊŋsbeˈdʏʁftɪçstɐ/
Stress
0010000100
Morphemes
ver- + bessern + -ungsbedürftigster
The word 'verbesserungsbedürftigster' is a complex German superlative adjective. Syllable division follows vowel separation and consonant cluster maintenance rules. Primary stress is on the third syllable ('se'), with secondary stress on the ninth ('dü'). The word is morphologically rich, built from a prefix, root, and multiple suffixes.
Definitions
- 1
most in need of improvement
most in need of improvement
“Der Zustand des Geräts ist verbesserungsbedürftigster.”
“Seine Leistungen sind verbesserungsbedürftigster als alle anderen.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress on the third syllable ('se'), secondary stress on the ninth syllable ('dü').
Syllables
ver — Open syllable, unstressed.. be — Open syllable, unstressed.. se — Open syllable, primary stressed.. ru — Open syllable, unstressed.. ngs — Closed syllable, unstressed.. be — Open syllable, unstressed.. dü — Open syllable, secondary stressed.. rf — Closed syllable, unstressed.. tigs — Closed syllable, unstressed.. ter — Closed syllable, unstressed.
Word Parts
Vowel Rule
Syllable division generally occurs before vowels.
Consonant Cluster Rule
Consonant clusters are often maintained within a syllable.
- The *ngs* cluster often forms a single syllable.
- The *rf* cluster often forms a single syllable.
- The word's length and multiple suffixes create a complex structure.
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