fingerspitzengefühl
Syllables
fin-gers-pit-zen-ge-fühl
Pronunciation
/ˈfɪŋɡərsˌpɪtsənɡəfyːl/
Stress
100010
Morphemes
finger- + Spitzen- + -gefühl
The word 'fingerspitzengefühl' is divided into six syllables based on Dutch vowel-centric syllabification rules. It's a German loanword with a complex morphemic structure denoting a delicate sense of tact. Primary stress falls on the 'Spit' syllable.
Definitions
- 1
A feeling for what is appropriate in any situation; tact; intuition.
Fingertip feeling
“Ze heeft veel fingerspitzengefühl in het omgaan met klanten.”
“Hij toonde fingerspitzengefühl door niet in te gaan op de provocatie.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the 'Spit' syllable (third syllable).
Syllables
fin — Open syllable, vowel-centric.. gers — Closed syllable, consonant cluster maintained.. pit — Closed syllable, vowel-centric.. zen — Closed syllable, 'z' pronounced as /ts/.. ge — Open syllable, vowel-centric.. fühl — Closed syllable, rounded front vowel 'ü'.
Word Parts
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Vowel-centric Syllabification
Syllables are formed around vowel sounds, prioritizing vowel-consonant (VC) or vowel-consonant-consonant (VCC) structures.
Consonant Cluster Maintenance
Consonant clusters are generally maintained unless they are exceptionally difficult to pronounce.
- Loanword from German, potentially influencing syllabification. The 'ü' sound can be challenging for non-native speakers.
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