moeilijkheidsgraden
Syllables
moei-lijk-heids-gra-den
Pronunciation
/ˈmœi̯lɪkɦɛitsɣraːdə(n)/
Stress
00100
Morphemes
moei + lijk + den
The word 'moeilijkheidsgraden' is a complex Dutch noun meaning 'degrees of difficulty'. It is divided into five syllables: moei-lijk-heids-gra-den, with stress on 'heids'. The syllable division follows Dutch rules of maximizing onsets and keeping consonant clusters intact. It's formed through compounding and derivation with a mix of Germanic and Romance origins.
Definitions
- 1
Degrees of difficulty; levels of complexity.
Degrees of difficulty
“De cursus is geschikt voor alle moeilijkheidsgraden.”
“We moeten de moeilijkheidsgraden van de test aanpassen.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the antepenultimate syllable ('heids').
Syllables
moei — Open syllable, diphthong.. lijk — Closed syllable, consonant cluster.. heids — Closed syllable, stressed.. gra — Open syllable.. den — Closed syllable, potential schwa reduction.
Word Parts
Maximize Onsets
Dutch prefers to include as many consonants as possible in the onset of a syllable.
Vowel-Centric
Each syllable must contain a vowel (nucleus).
Consonant Clusters
Consonant clusters are generally kept together within a single syllable.
- Consonant cluster 'lijk' is always kept together.
- Schwa reduction possible in unstressed syllables.
- Compound nature of the word.
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