veiligheidscontrole
Syllables
vei-lig-heids-con-tro-le
Pronunciation
/vɛi̯.ləi̯.dəits.kɔn.troː.lə/
Stress
001000
Morphemes
veilig + heids + controle
The word 'veiligheidscontrole' is a Dutch compound noun divided into six syllables: vei-lig-heids-con-tro-le. Stress falls on the third syllable ('heids-'). Syllabification follows vowel-based rules, preserving diphthongs and affixes. The word means 'safety check/inspection'.
Definitions
- 1
A check or inspection to ensure safety.
Safety check/inspection
“De veiligheidscontrole in de luchthaven is streng.”
“Na de veiligheidscontrole mochten we aan boord.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the third syllable ('heids-'), following the general Dutch rule of penultimate stress.
Syllables
vei — Open syllable, initial syllable.. lig — Open syllable, contains a diphthong.. heids — Closed, stressed syllable, contains a consonant cluster.. con — Open syllable.. tro — Open syllable, long vowel.. le — Closed syllable, final syllable.
Word Parts
Vowel-Based Division
Syllable division occurs before each vowel sound.
Diphthong Integrity
Diphthongs (like 'ei') are kept within a single syllable.
Affix Preservation
Syllable division avoids breaking up prefixes and suffixes.
- The 'g' sound can have regional variations (voiced velar vs. uvular fricative), but this doesn't affect syllabification.
- Consonant clusters are generally maintained within a syllable unless they are exceptionally long or difficult to pronounce.
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