onveiligheidsgevoel
Syllables
on-vei-lig-heids-ge-voel
Pronunciation
/ɔnˈvɛi̯ləɣɛitsɣəˈvul/
Stress
010111
Morphemes
on- + veilig + -heidsgevoel
The word 'onveiligheidsgevoel' is a complex Dutch noun formed through compounding and derivation. It is divided into six syllables: on-vei-lig-heids-ge-voel, with primary stress on the antepenultimate syllable. The word consists of the prefix 'on-', the root 'veilig', and the suffixes '-heid' and '-gevoel'. Syllable division follows Dutch rules prioritizing consonant clusters and vowel separation.
Definitions
- 1
A feeling of insecurity, unsafety, or vulnerability.
Feeling of insecurity
“Zijn onveiligheidsgevoel nam toe na de inbraak.”
“Het onveiligheidsgevoel in de buurt is groot.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the antepenultimate syllable ('ge' in 'ge-voel').
Syllables
on — Open syllable, containing the prefix.. vei — Open syllable, part of the root.. lig — Closed syllable, part of the root.. heids — Closed syllable, containing the -heid suffix.. ge — Open syllable, part of the -gevoel suffix.. voel — Closed syllable, part of the -gevoel suffix.
Word Parts
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Consonant Clusters
Consonant clusters are maintained within a syllable as long as they form a valid onset.
Vowel Separation
Vowels are generally separated into different syllables unless they form a diphthong.
Maximizing Onsets
Syllable division aims to maximize the number of consonants in the onset of a syllable.
Suffix Separation
Suffixes are generally separated into their own syllables.
- The combination of multiple suffixes creates a longer word, requiring careful application of the syllable division rules.
- The pronunciation of the /ɣ/ sound can vary regionally (voiced /ɣ/ or devoiced /x/).
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