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veiligheidsafstanden

Complete linguistic analysis including syllable division, pronunciation, morphology, and definitions.

6 syllables
20 characters
Dutch
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6syllables

veiligheidsafstanden

Linguistic Analysis

Syllables

vei-lig-heids-af-stan-den

Pronunciation

/vɛi̯.ləi̯ɣ.hɛits.af.ˈstɑn.də(n)/

Stress

000010

Morphemes

veilig + heid + safstanden

The word 'veiligheidsafstanden' is a Dutch compound noun meaning 'safety distances'. It is divided into six syllables: vei-lig-heids-af-stan-den, with primary stress on the penultimate syllable 'stan'. The word is composed of the prefix 'veilig-', the nominalizing suffix '-heid', and the suffix '-safstanden'. Syllable division follows vowel-based rules and preserves consonant clusters.

Definitions

noun
  1. 1

    The prescribed distances between objects or people to ensure safety.

    Safety distances

    “De veiligheidsafstanden moeten strikt worden nageleefd.”

    “Er is voldoende ruimte om de veiligheidsafstanden te bewaren.”

    syn:veiligheidsmarges

Stress pattern

Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable 'stan'. Dutch stress is generally weak, but this syllable receives slightly more prominence.

Syllables

6
vei/vɛi̯/
lig/ləi̯ɣ/
heids/hɛits/
af/af/
stan/ˈstɑn/
den/də(n)/

vei — Open syllable, containing a diphthong.. lig — Open syllable, containing a diphthong and a voiced velar fricative.. heids — Closed syllable, containing a short vowel and a voiceless fricative.. af — Open syllable, containing a short vowel.. stan — Open syllable, stressed, containing a short vowel.. den — Open syllable, containing a schwa and a possible devoiced 'n'.

Word Parts

pre

veilig

Middle Dutch origin, meaning 'safe, secure'. Adjectival prefix.

root

heid

Germanic origin, related to 'state, condition'. Nominalizing suffix.

suf

safstanden

Derived from 'afstand' (distance) with plural marker. Noun suffix.

Similar Words

vei­lig­heidaf­stan­denver­ant­woor­de­lijk­he­den

Vowel-Based Division

Syllables are generally formed around vowel sounds.

Consonant Cluster Preservation

Consonant clusters are kept together unless they are easily separable based on pronunciation.

Penultimate Stress

Dutch generally places stress on the penultimate syllable.

  • Regional variations in the pronunciation of the 'g' sound.
  • Possible devoicing or reduction of the final 'n' in '-den' in rapid speech.
Analysis by gemma3:27b · 6/10/2025

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