hoogstwaarschijnlijk
Syllables
hoog-st-waar-schijn-lijk
Pronunciation
/ˈɦoːxst.ʋaːr.sxɛin.lək/
Stress
10000
Morphemes
hoogst + waar-schijn + lijk
The word 'hoogstwaarschijnlijk' is divided into five syllables: hoog-st-waar-schijn-lijk. The primary stress falls on the first syllable ('hoog'). The word is morphologically complex, consisting of a prefix ('hoogst'), a root ('waar-schijn'), and a suffix ('lijk'). Syllabification follows vowel separation and consonant cluster handling rules, avoiding single intervocalic consonants.
Definitions
- 1
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most likely, very probable
“Het is hoogstwaarschijnlijk dat het gaat regenen.”
“Hij zal hoogstwaarschijnlijk te laat komen.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the first syllable ('hoog').
Syllables
hoog — Open syllable, stressed.. st — Closed syllable, unstressed.. waar — Open syllable, stressed.. schijn — Closed syllable, unstressed.. lijk — Closed syllable, unstressed.
Word Parts
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Vowel Separation
Syllables are generally formed around vowel sounds, creating open or closed syllables.
Consonant Cluster Handling
Consonant clusters like 'st' and 'sch' are often maintained within a syllable.
Avoid Single Intervocalic Consonant
Dutch avoids leaving a single consonant between vowels, influencing syllable boundaries.
- The 'sch' and 'st' clusters are treated as single units in Dutch phonology.
- Regional variations in vowel pronunciation may exist but do not significantly alter syllabification.
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