hooggespecialiseerd
Syllables
hoog-ge-spe-cia-li-seerd
Pronunciation
/ˈɦoːx.ɣə.spə.ˈsjaː.liseːrt/
Stress
010100
Morphemes
hoog + speciaal + iseerd
The word 'hooggespecialiseerd' is divided into six syllables: hoog-ge-spe-cia-li-seerd. The primary stress falls on 'cia'. It's a complex adjective formed from a prefix, root, and suffix, with origins in Old Dutch, French, German, and Latin. Syllabification follows Dutch rules prioritizing vowel sounds and avoiding splitting consonant clusters.
Definitions
- 1
Possessing a high degree of expertise or refinement.
Highly specialized
“Hij is een hooggespecialiseerd chirurg.”
“Dit is een hooggespecialiseerde machine.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the fourth syllable ('cia'). The first syllable ('hoog') can receive secondary stress in some pronunciations, but is generally unstressed in this context.
Syllables
hoog — Open syllable, stressed (primary stress in some pronunciations, but secondary to 'specia' in this word).. ge — Closed syllable, unstressed. The 'g' is a voiced velar fricative.. spe — Closed syllable, unstressed.. cia — Open syllable, stressed (primary stress).. li — Open syllable, unstressed.. seerd — Closed syllable, unstressed.
Word Parts
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Vowel Peak Principle
Each syllable contains a vowel sound.
Consonant Cluster Rule
Consonant clusters are kept together unless easily separable.
Avoid Single Initial Consonant
Avoid starting a syllable with a single consonant if possible.
- The 'ij' diphthong is treated as a single vowel sound.
- Regional variations in the pronunciation of 'g' do not affect syllabification.
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