lettergreep

See also: lèttergreep

Dutch

Etymology

From letter +‎ greep, with the final element translating Ancient Greek συλλαβή (sullabḗ).

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈlɛ.tərˌɣreːp/
  • Audio:(file)
  • Hyphenation: let‧ter‧greep

Noun

lettergreep f or m (plural lettergrepen, diminutive lettergreepje n)

  1. syllable
    Synonyms: silbe, syllabe

Derived terms

  • beginlettergreep
  • eindlettergreep
  • lettergreepdrager
  • lettergreepraadsel
  • lettergreeprijm
  • slotlettergreep

Descendants

  • Afrikaans: lettergreep
  • → Limburgish: lèttergreep
  • → West Frisian: lettergreep
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