lettergreep
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See also: lèttergreep
Dutch
Etymology
From letter + greep, with the final element translating Ancient Greek συλλαβή (sullabḗ).
Pronunciation
Noun
lettergreep f or m (plural lettergrepen, diminutive lettergreepje n)
Derived terms
- beginlettergreep
- eindlettergreep
- lettergreepdrager
- lettergreepraadsel
- lettergreeprijm
- slotlettergreep
Descendants
- Afrikaans: lettergreep
- → Limburgish: lèttergreep
- → West Frisian: lettergreep