levensgevaarlijkste
Syllables
le-vens-ge-vaar-lijk-ste
Pronunciation
/ˈleːvə(n)sɣəˈvaːrlɛikstə/
Stress
010111
Morphemes
ge- + vaar + lijkste
The word 'levensgevaarlijkste' is divided into six syllables: le-vens-ge-vaar-lijk-ste. It's an adjective formed from the root 'vaar' (danger) with prefixes and suffixes. Stress falls on the penultimate syllable. The 'leven' unit is treated as a single syllable due to its common usage.
Definitions
- 1
Most life-threatening; extremely dangerous.
Most life-threatening
“De levensgevaarlijkste situatie was toen de brug instortte.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('lijk').
Syllables
le — Open syllable, initial syllable.. vens — Closed syllable, contains the root 'leven'. ge — Open syllable, prefix.. vaar — Closed syllable, root.. lijk — Closed syllable, suffix.. ste — Closed syllable, superlative suffix.
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Vowel Peak
Each syllable contains a vowel sound.
Consonant Cluster Preservation
Consonant clusters are generally kept together within a syllable.
Morphological Boundaries
Morphemic boundaries can influence syllable division.
Penultimate Stress
Stress often falls on the penultimate syllable.
- The 'leven' portion is treated as a single unit due to its frequent occurrence as a standalone word.
- The 'ge-' prefix is always a separate syllable.
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