lettergreep

See also: lèttergreep

Dutch

Etymology

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

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ˈlɛ.tərˌɣreːp/

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• 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