beveiligingsmaatregelen
Syllables
be-vei-li-gings-maat-re-ge-len
Pronunciation
/bəˈvɛilɪɣɪŋsˌmaːtrəɣələ(n)/
Stress
01001000
Morphemes
be- + veilig- + -ingsmaatregelen
The Dutch word 'beveiligingsmaatregelen' is a complex noun meaning 'security measures'. It is syllabified as 'be-vei-li-gings-maat-re-ge-len', with primary stress on 'maat'. The word is formed from Germanic roots and suffixes, and its syllabification follows standard Dutch rules of onset maximization and vowel centering, applied to a compound structure.
Definitions
- 1
Steps taken to ensure safety; security precautions.
Security measures
“De overheid heeft extra beveiligingsmaatregelen getroffen.”
“Door de dreiging zijn er strengere beveiligingsmaatregelen van kracht.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable 'maat'. The stress pattern is relatively even, with a slight emphasis on 'maat'.
Syllables
be — Open syllable, unstressed.. vei — Open syllable, stressed.. li — Closed syllable, unstressed.. gings — Closed syllable, unstressed.. maat — Closed syllable, primary stress.. re — Open syllable, unstressed.. ge — Open syllable, unstressed.. len — Closed syllable, unstressed.
Word Parts
Onset Maximization
Consonant clusters are kept together as onsets whenever possible, e.g., 'vei-li'.
Vowel Centering
Syllables are built around vowel sounds, creating distinct vowel-based units.
Compound Word Syllabification
Each component of a compound word is generally syllabified separately, e.g., 'maat-re-ge-len'.
- The 'g' in 'veiliging' could potentially be part of the following syllable, but separating it maintains clarity.
- Regional variations in vowel pronunciation may exist, but do not significantly alter the syllabification.
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