overwegbeveiliging
Syllables
o-ver-weg-be-vei-li-ging
Pronunciation
/oːvərˈʋɛɣbəˌvɛilɪɣɪŋ/
Stress
001000
Morphemes
be- + veilig + -ing
The Dutch word 'overwegbeveiliging' (railway crossing safety) is divided into six syllables: o-ver-weg-be-vei-li-ging. The primary stress is on 'vei'. It's a compound noun formed from several morphemes, and its syllabification follows standard Dutch rules prioritizing onsets and diphthong integrity.
Definitions
- 1
The system or measures in place to ensure safety at a railway crossing.
Railway crossing safety
“De overheid investeert in de verbetering van de overwegbeveiliging.”
“De overwegbeveiliging faalde, wat tot een ernstig ongeluk leidde.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the third syllable ('vei').
Syllables
o-ver — Open syllable, vowel-initial.. weg — Closed syllable, consonant-final.. be — Open syllable, vowel-initial.. vei — Syllable containing a diphthong.. li — Open syllable, vowel-initial.. ging — Closed syllable, consonant-final.
Word Parts
Similar Words
Maximise Onsets
Dutch prefers syllables to begin with a consonant.
Diphthong Integrity
Diphthongs are treated as a single syllable unit.
Consonant Cluster Resolution
Division occurs to create permissible onsets and codas.
Open Syllable Preference
Dutch favours syllables ending in a vowel.
- The compound nature of the word influences syllable division and stress placement.
- Dutch allows for some flexibility in compound word stress.
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