veiligheidsbelangen
Syllables
vei-lig-heids-be-lan-gen
Pronunciation
/vɛi̯.ləi̯.dəts.bəˈlaŋ.ɣə(n)/
Stress
000110
Morphemes
veiligheids- + belang- + -en
The word 'veiligheidsbelangen' is a compound noun divided into six syllables: vei-lig-heids-be-lan-gen. Stress falls on 'be-lan'. The division follows Dutch rules prioritizing open syllables and handling consonant clusters. It consists of the prefix 'veiligheids-', the root 'belang-', and the suffix '-en'.
Definitions
- 1
Safety interests, security concerns.
Safety interests
“De overheid moet de veiligheidsbelangen van haar burgers beschermen.”
“Er is een conflict tussen economische belangen en veiligheidsbelangen.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('be-lan-gen'). The stress pattern is typical for Dutch nouns.
Syllables
vei — Open syllable, containing a diphthong. Unstressed.. lig — Open syllable, containing a diphthong and a voiced velar fricative. Unstressed.. heids — Closed syllable, containing a diphthong and a voiceless fricative. Unstressed.. be — Open syllable. Stressed.. lan — Closed syllable. Stressed.. gen — Open syllable, containing a voiced velar fricative. Unstressed.
Word Parts
Maximize Open Syllables
Dutch syllabification prioritizes creating open syllables (ending in a vowel) whenever possible.
Consonant Cluster Resolution
Consonant clusters are divided in a way that maintains pronounceability, often separating them if they are complex.
- The 'ij' diphthong is treated as a single unit for syllabification.
- The voiced velar fricative /ɣ/ is a characteristic sound of Dutch and influences syllable boundaries.
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