lawaaislechthorendheid
Syllables
la-waai-slech-t-ho-rend-heid
Pronunciation
/laˈʋaːi̯sˌlɛxtɦoːrənˈɦɛit/
Stress
0000100
Morphemes
la- + waai + -slechthorendheid
The word 'lawaaislechthorendheid' is a complex Dutch noun denoting noise-induced hearing loss. It is syllabified as la-waai-slech-t-ho-rend-heid, with primary stress on the fifth syllable ('ho-'). The word is formed through compounding and suffixation, typical of Dutch morphology. Syllable division follows standard Dutch rules, prioritizing vowel-ending syllables and maintaining consonant clusters.
Definitions
- 1
Hearing impairment caused by noise.
Noise-induced hearing loss.
“Door langdurige blootstelling aan lawaai is hij lawaaislechthorend geworden.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the fifth syllable ('ho-').
Syllables
la — Open syllable, unstressed.. waai — Open syllable, unstressed.. slech — Closed syllable, unstressed.. t — Open syllable, unstressed.. ho — Open syllable, primary stress.. rend — Closed syllable, unstressed.. heid — Closed syllable, unstressed.
Word Parts
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Vowel-Ending Syllables
Syllables generally end in a vowel sound.
Consonant Cluster Maintenance
Consonant clusters are maintained within syllables unless they violate sonority sequencing principles.
Single Consonant Rule
Single consonants following vowels typically form their own syllable.
- Dutch allows for complex consonant clusters, which are maintained within syllables.
- Regional variations in pronunciation may subtly affect perceived syllable boundaries.
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