veiligheidsgebieden
Syllables
vei-lig-heids-ge-bie-den
Pronunciation
/vɛi̯.ləɣ.hɛi̯ts.ɣəˈbi.də(n)/
Stress
010001
Morphemes
veilig + heid + s
The word 'veiligheidsgebieden' is a compound noun syllabified according to the sonority principle, vowel breaking rules, and compound word syllabification. The primary stress falls on the second syllable ('lig'). The word consists of the prefix 'veilig', the suffix 'heid', and the root 'gebied'.
Definitions
- 1
Areas designated for safety, secure zones.
Safety areas, safe zones
“De overheid heeft speciale veiligheidsgebieden ingesteld.”
“Toeristen moeten zich aan de regels van de veiligheidsgebieden houden.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the second syllable ('lig'). Dutch generally stresses the penultimate syllable, but compound words can have multiple stress points.
Syllables
vei — Open syllable, initial vowel.. lig — Closed syllable, vowel followed by consonant.. heids — Closed syllable, diphthong followed by consonant cluster.. ge — Open syllable, vowel preceded by consonant.. bie — Open syllable, vowel preceded by consonant.. den — Closed syllable, vowel followed by consonant.
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Sonority Principle
Syllables are formed to maximize sonority, placing vowels at the syllable peak.
Vowel Breaking
Vowel clusters are generally split into separate syllables.
Consonant Clusters
Consonant clusters are handled based on their complexity.
Compound Word Syllabification
Each component of a compound word is generally syllabified independently.
- The 'g' sound can be pronounced as /ɣ/ or /x/ depending on the region.
- Regional variations in pronunciation might exist, but the core syllabification rules remain consistent.
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