veiligheidsapparaat
Syllables
vei-lig-heids-ap-pa-raat
Pronunciation
/vɛi̯.ləi̯.dəts.a.pɑ.raːt/
Stress
010010
Morphemes
veilig + heid + sapparaat
The word 'veiligheidsapparaat' is a compound noun divided into six syllables: vei-lig-heids-ap-pa-raat. Stress falls on the penultimate syllable. It consists of the prefix 'veilig' (safe), the root 'heid' (state of being), and the suffix 'sapparaat' (device). Syllabification follows Dutch rules prioritizing vowel sounds and avoiding single initial consonants.
Definitions
- 1
A device designed to ensure safety.
Safety device
“De fabriek investeerde in een nieuw veiligheidsapparaat.”
“Het veiligheidsapparaat voorkwam een ernstig ongeluk.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('heids').
Syllables
vei — Open syllable, diphthong nucleus.. lig — Closed syllable, velar fricative.. heids — Closed syllable, consonant cluster.. ap — Open syllable, vowel nucleus.. pa — Open syllable, vowel nucleus.. raat — Closed syllable, long vowel nucleus.
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Vowel Nucleus Rule
Each syllable must contain a vowel sound, which forms the nucleus.
Consonant Cluster Rule
Consonant clusters are maintained within a syllable if phonotactically permissible.
Avoid Single Initial Consonant Rule
Dutch avoids leaving a single consonant at the beginning of a syllable.
- The 'ij' diphthong is treated as a single unit within a syllable.
- The genitive marker 's' links the two parts of the compound noun.
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