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hoofdlettergevoelig

Complete linguistic analysis including syllable division, pronunciation, morphology, and definitions.

7 syllables
19 characters
Dutch
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7syllables

hoofdlettergevoeligge

Linguistic Analysis

Syllables

hoofd-let-ter-ge-voe-lig-ge

Pronunciation

/ˈɦɔutˌlɛtərɣəˈvøːlɪx/

Stress

0101101

Morphemes

ge- + hoofd-letter-voel + -ig

The word 'hoofdlettergevoelig' is syllabified into 'hoofd-let-ter-ge-voe-lig-ge', with primary stress on the penultimate syllable. It's a compound adjective formed from Germanic and Latin roots, indicating case sensitivity. Syllabification follows Dutch rules prioritizing open syllables and maintaining compound word integrity.

Definitions

adjective
  1. 1

    Case-sensitive (referring to the distinction between uppercase and lowercase letters).

    Case-sensitive

    De zoekopdracht is hoofdlettergevoelig.

    Dit systeem is hoofdlettergevoelig, dus let op de juiste spelling.

Stress pattern

Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('ge-voe-lig'). Dutch stress is generally weak, but this syllable receives slightly more prominence.

Syllables

7
hoofd/ɦɔut/
let/lɛt/
ter/tər/
ge/ɣə/
voe/vøː/
lig/lɪx/
ge/ɣə/

hoofd Open syllable, initial syllable.. let Open syllable, part of the 'letter' root.. ter Closed syllable, part of the 'letter' root.. ge Open syllable, prefix.. voe Open syllable, root.. lig Closed syllable, root.. ge Open syllable, suffix

Vowel-Initial Syllables

Each vowel generally begins a new syllable.

Consonant Clusters

Consonant clusters are generally kept together within a syllable unless they are complex.

Compound Word Syllabification

Compound words are syllabified based on the individual components.

  • The compound nature of the word requires careful consideration of the individual morphemes.
  • The 'g' in 'ge-' can be elided in speech, but the syllabification maintains it for clarity.
Analysis by gemma3:27b · 6/11/2025

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