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veiligheidsafspraken

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6 syllables
20 characters
Dutch
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6syllables

veiligheidsafspraken

Linguistic Analysis

Syllables

vei-lig-heids-af-spra-ken

Pronunciation

/vɛi̯.ləi̯ɣ.hɛits.aːf.spraː.kən/

Stress

000110

Morphemes

veilig + heid + s

The word 'veiligheidsafspraken' is a compound noun divided into six syllables: vei-lig-heids-af-spra-ken. The primary stress falls on 'spra'. The syllabification follows Dutch rules prioritizing open syllables and handling consonant clusters appropriately. The word is composed of the prefix 'veilig-', the nominalizing suffix '-heid', the plural marker '-s', and the compound element 'afspraken'.

Definitions

noun
  1. 1

    Arrangements made to ensure safety.

    Safety agreements

    “De veiligheidsafspraken werden tijdens de vergadering besproken.”

    “We moeten de veiligheidsafspraken strikt naleven.”

    syn:veiligheidsregelsveiligheidsmaatregelen
    ant:onveiligheidrisico's

Stress pattern

Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('spra'). Dutch generally stresses the penultimate syllable.

Syllables

6
vei/vɛi̯/
lig/ləi̯ɣ/
heids/hɛits/
af/aːf/
spra/spraː/
ken/kən/

vei — Open syllable, containing a diphthong. Initial syllable.. lig — Open syllable, containing a diphthong and a fricative consonant.. heids — Closed syllable, containing a diphthong and a final consonant cluster.. af — Open syllable, containing a long vowel.. spra — Open syllable, stressed, containing a long vowel.. ken — Closed syllable, final syllable.

Word Parts

pre

veilig

From Middle Dutch 'veilighe', meaning 'safe, secure'. Root origin: Germanic.

root

heid

Nominalizing suffix, turning an adjective into a noun. Germanic origin.

suf

s

Genitive plural marker.

Similar Words

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Open Syllable Preference

Dutch favors dividing syllables to create open syllables (ending in a vowel) whenever possible.

Consonant Cluster Handling

Consonant clusters are generally kept together within a syllable, unless they can be naturally separated based on pronunciation.

Stress Placement

Primary stress typically falls on the penultimate syllable.

  • The 'sch' cluster is treated as a single unit.
  • The long vowel 'aa' influences syllable weight and stress.
  • Regional variations in vowel pronunciation may exist but do not significantly alter syllabification.
Analysis by gemma3:27b · 6/10/2025

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