veiligheidscontroles
Syllables
vei-lig-heids-con-tro-les
Pronunciation
/vɛi̯.ləi̯.dəits.kɔn.troː.ləs/
Stress
000011
Morphemes
veilig + heids + controles
The word 'veiligheidscontroles' is a compound noun in Dutch, divided into six syllables based on vowel sounds and consonant clusters. Stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('-roles'). The word is morphologically complex, consisting of a prefix, root, and suffix with origins in Germanic and Romance languages.
Definitions
- 1
Safety checks; security inspections.
Safety checks
“De veiligheidscontroles op het vliegveld zijn streng.”
“Na de aanslag werden de veiligheidscontroles verscherpt.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('-roles'), typical of Dutch.
Syllables
vei — Open syllable, initial vowel.. lig — Open syllable, contains a diphthong.. heids — Closed syllable, contains a consonant cluster.. con — Open syllable, initial consonant.. tro — Open syllable, long vowel.. les — Closed syllable, final consonant.
Word Parts
Vowel-Based Division
Syllable division occurs before a vowel sound.
Diphthong Preservation
Diphthongs are kept intact within a single syllable.
Consonant Cluster Handling
Syllable division occurs after a consonant cluster if a vowel follows.
- The 'ds' cluster in 'heids' is treated as a single unit within the syllable despite being a complex onset.
- Regional variations in pronunciation may subtly affect perceived syllable boundaries, but not the written syllable division.
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