geheugenuitbreiding
Syllables
ge-heu-gen-uit-brei-ding
Pronunciation
/ɣəˈɦøːɣənˌœytˈbrɛidɪŋ/
Stress
010110
Morphemes
ge- + heugen + -uitbreiding
The word 'geheugenuitbreiding' is a compound noun divided into six syllables: ge-heu-gen-uit-brei-ding. Stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('brei-'). Syllabification follows Dutch rules prioritizing maximizing onsets and vowel nuclei. The word consists of a prefix 'ge-', root 'heugen', and suffix '-uitbreiding'.
Definitions
- 1
The act or process of increasing the capacity of a memory system.
Memory expansion
“De computer had een geheugenuitbreiding nodig.”
“Met een geheugenuitbreiding kan de laptop meer programma's tegelijk draaien.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('brei-').
Syllables
ge — Open syllable, initial syllable.. heu — Closed syllable, contains a diphthong.. gen — Closed syllable, contains a nasal vowel.. uit — Open syllable, contains a diphthong.. brei — Closed, stressed syllable.. ding — Closed syllable, final syllable.
Word Parts
Similar Words
Maximize Onsets
Dutch syllabification prioritizes maximizing consonant clusters in the onset of a syllable.
Vowel Nucleus
Each syllable must contain a vowel nucleus.
Penultimate Stress
Primary stress generally falls on the penultimate syllable.
- The 'g' at the beginning of 'ge-' is a voiced velar fricative.
- Regional variations in vowel quality may exist but do not affect syllabification.
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