hoofdlettergevoeligheid
Syllables
hoofd-let-ter-ge-voe-li-gheid
Pronunciation
/ˈɦɔutˌlɛtərɣəˈvøːləi̯ɦɛit/
Stress
0001001
Morphemes
hoofd + letter + gevoeligheid
The word 'hoofdlettergevoeligheid' is a complex Dutch noun with seven syllables, primarily divided based on vowel sounds and consonant clusters. The primary stress falls on the fifth syllable ('ge'). It's formed from a prefix ('hoofd'), root ('letter', 'gevoelig'), and suffix ('-heid'). Syllabification follows standard Dutch rules prioritizing onsets and avoiding diphthong splits.
Definitions
- 1
The quality of distinguishing between uppercase and lowercase letters.
Case sensitivity
“Deze zoekmachine is hoofdlettergevoelig.”
“Het wachtwoord is hoofdlettergevoelig.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the fifth syllable, 'ge' (/ɣə/).
Syllables
hoofd — Open syllable, diphthong 'oo' treated as a single vowel unit.. let — Open syllable, vowel followed by consonant.. ter — Open syllable, vowel followed by consonant.. ge — Open syllable, primary stress.. voe — Open syllable, diphthong followed by consonant.. li — Open syllable, vowel preceded by consonant.. gheid — Closed syllable, vowel followed by consonant cluster. 'gh' pronounced as /ɣ/.
Word Parts
Maximize Onsets
Prioritize creating syllables with consonant sounds at the beginning (onsets).
Vowel as Syllable Nucleus
Each syllable must contain a vowel sound (nucleus).
Avoid Breaking Diphthongs
Diphthongs (vowel combinations) are treated as a single vowel unit and not split across syllables.
- The pronunciation of 'gh' as /ɣ/ can be a point of variation. Regional vowel variations may occur but do not alter the core syllabification.
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