langetermijngeheugen
Syllables
lang-e-ter-mijn-ge-heu-gen
Pronunciation
/ˈlɑŋ.ə.tɛr.mɛin.ɣəˈɦøː.ɣə(n)/
Stress
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Morphemes
lang + termijn + ge-heu-gen
The word 'langetermijngeheugen' is a compound noun with seven syllables, divided based on Dutch rules favoring open syllables and maintaining consonant clusters. Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable 'mijn'. The word is morphologically complex, consisting of a prefix, root, and several suffixes.
Definitions
- 1
The faculty by which the mind stores and remembers information.
Long-term memory
“Het langetermijngeheugen is essentieel voor het leren.”
“Onderzoekers bestuderen de werking van het langetermijngeheugen.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable 'mijn'. The initial syllable 'lang' also receives some degree of prominence.
Syllables
lang — Open syllable, initial consonant, stressed vowel.. e — Open syllable, schwa vowel, unstressed.. ter — Closed syllable, consonant cluster 'rm' maintained.. mijn — Closed syllable, primary stress.. ge — Open syllable, prefix, unstressed.. heu — Open syllable, diphthong.. gen — Closed syllable, final consonant.
Word Parts
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Open Syllable Preference
Dutch favors open syllables (ending in a vowel). Syllables are formed around vowel sounds.
Consonant Cluster Maintenance
Consonant clusters are generally maintained within a syllable unless they are exceptionally complex or disrupt the flow of pronunciation.
Prefix/Suffix Separation
Prefixes and suffixes are often treated as separate syllables, especially when they are short and easily pronounceable.
- The 'ge-' prefix is often treated as a single syllable despite containing two letters.
- The 'rm' cluster in 'termijn' is maintained, avoiding a less natural syllable break.
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