veiligheidsinstansie
Syllables
vei-lig-heids-in-stan-sie
Pronunciation
/vɛi̯.ləi̯.dəts.ɪn.ˈstɑn.si/
Stress
001010
Morphemes
veilig + heid + instantie
The word 'veiligheidsinstantie' is a compound noun in Dutch, divided into six syllables: vei-lig-heids-in-stan-sie. Stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('heids'). The word is composed of the prefix 'veilig-', the nominalizing element 'heid', and the suffix '-instantie'. Syllabification follows Dutch rules prioritizing open syllables and maintaining consonant clusters.
Definitions
- 1
A body or organization responsible for safety and security.
Safety agency, safety institution
“De veiligheidsinstantie heeft een waarschuwing uitgegeven.”
“Zij werkt bij een belangrijke veiligheidsinstantie.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('heids').
Syllables
vei — Open syllable, diphthong nucleus.. lig — Open syllable, diphthong nucleus.. heids — Closed syllable, stressed syllable.. in — Closed syllable.. stan — Closed syllable, stressed.. sie — Open syllable.
Word Parts
Open Syllable Preference
Dutch favors syllables ending in vowels.
Consonant Cluster Rule
Consonant clusters are maintained unless breaking them creates an open syllable.
Diphthong Rule
Diphthongs form a single syllable nucleus.
Stress Rule
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable.
- The 'st' cluster is treated as a single onset.
- Regional variations in vowel pronunciation may exist but do not affect syllabification.
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