wahrscheinlichkeitsteoretischem
Syllables
wa-hr-schein-lich-keit-ste-o-re-ti-sch-em
Pronunciation
/vaʁʃaɪ̯nˈlɪçkaɪ̯tsteoˈʁeːtɪʃm̩/
Stress
00010001001
Morphemes
wahrschein + lichkeit + theoretischem
The word 'wahrscheinlichkeitstheoretischem' is a complex German adjective. Syllabification follows the sonority principle, dividing the word into 11 syllables based on vowel peaks and permissible consonant clusters. The primary stress falls on '-keit-'. The word is morphologically complex, built from a prefix, root, and multiple suffixes. The syllabic consonant '-em' is a notable feature.
Definitions
- 1
relating to probability theory
probability-theoretical
“Ein wahrscheinlichkeitstheoretisches Modell.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress on the syllable '-keit-' and secondary stress on '-theo-'. The stress pattern follows the typical German pattern of stressing the root syllable.
Syllables
wa — Open syllable, simple onset.. hr — Syllable onset cluster.. schein — Closed syllable, diphthong.. lich — Closed syllable.. keit — Closed syllable, diphthong.. ste — Open syllable, consonant cluster onset.. o — Open syllable, single vowel.. re — Open syllable, long vowel.. ti — Closed syllable.. sch — Syllable onset cluster.. em — Syllable with syllabic consonant.
Word Parts
Sonority Principle
Syllables are formed around a peak of sonority (vowel).
Onset-Rime Structure
Syllables are divided into an onset (initial consonant(s)) and a rime (vowel and following consonants).
Avoidance of Illegal Codas
German avoids complex consonant clusters in the coda (final consonant(s)).
Syllabic Consonants
Sonorant consonants (/l/, /m/, /n/, /ŋ/) can function as syllable nuclei.
- The length of the word and the number of suffixes create a complex structure.
- The presence of diphthongs influences syllable division.
- The syllabic consonant '-em' requires special consideration.
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