veiligheidsbedreigend
Syllables
vei-lig-heids-be-dre-i-gend
Pronunciation
/vɛi̯.ləɣ.ɦɛi̯ts.bə.drɛi̯.ɣənt/
Stress
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Morphemes
veilig + bedreig + end
The word 'veiligheidsbedreigend' is divided into seven syllables based on Dutch phonological rules, prioritizing open syllables and allowing for consonant clusters at syllable ends. The primary stress falls on the antepenultimate syllable. The word is morphologically complex, consisting of a prefix, root, and suffix, all with traceable origins.
Definitions
- 1
Posing a threat to safety; dangerous.
Threatening safety
“De veiligheidsbedreigend situatie vereiste onmiddellijke actie.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the antepenultimate syllable ('be-dre-i-gend'). Dutch stress is often determined by syllable weight.
Syllables
vei — Open syllable, initial syllable.. lig — Open syllable.. heids — Closed syllable, contains a diphthong.. be — Open syllable.. dre — Open syllable, contains a diphthong.. i — Open syllable.. gend — Closed syllable, final syllable.
Word Parts
Open Syllable Rule
Syllables generally end in a vowel sound. This is applied to 'vei', 'lig', 'be', 'dre', and 'i'.
Closed Syllable Rule
Consonant clusters can occur at the end of a syllable. This is applied to 'heids' and 'gend'.
- Dutch allows for complex consonant clusters, which can sometimes lead to ambiguity, but maximizing onsets is generally followed.
- Regional variations in pronunciation may exist, but the core syllable division remains consistent.
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