veiligheidscontractten
Syllables
vei-lig-heids-con-tract-ten
Pronunciation
/vɛi̯ləɣɦɛitskɔntraktən/
Stress
001000
Morphemes
veilig- + heids- + -contracten
The word 'veiligheidscontracten' is a compound noun divided into six syllables: vei-lig-heids-con-tract-ten. Stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('heids-'). The syllabification follows Dutch rules prioritizing vowel nuclei and avoiding splitting diphthongs. It consists of a prefix 'veilig-', a root 'heids-', and a suffix '-contracten'.
Definitions
- 1
Safety contracts; agreements outlining safety measures.
Safety contracts
“De bouwvakkers tekenden de veiligheidscontracten.”
“De veiligheidscontracten werden zorgvuldig nagelezen.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('heids-').
Syllables
vei — Open syllable, diphthong 'ij' as a single vowel nucleus.. lig — Closed syllable, consonant 'g' as coda.. heids — Closed, stressed syllable. 'd' as coda.. con — Open syllable, vowel nucleus.. tract — Closed syllable, consonant cluster 'ct' as coda.. ten — Open syllable, vowel nucleus.
Word Parts
Vowel Nucleus Rule
Syllables are formed around vowel nuclei. Diphthongs are treated as single vowel sounds.
Consonant Coda Rule
Consonants following a vowel form a syllable coda.
Penultimate Stress Rule
Dutch generally stresses the penultimate syllable.
- Regional variations in the pronunciation of 'g' (voiced velar fricative vs. guttural sound) do not affect syllabification.
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