veiligheidsinstanties
Syllables
vei-lig-heids-in-stan-ties
Pronunciation
/vɛi̯.ləɣ.hɛi̯ts.ɪn.ˈstɑn.si.əs/
Stress
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Morphemes
veilig + heid + s-instanties
The word 'veiligheidsinstanties' is a complex Dutch noun composed of a prefix, root, and suffixes. It is divided into six syllables with primary stress on the penultimate syllable. Syllabification follows standard Dutch rules regarding open/closed syllables, consonant clusters, and diphthongs.
Definitions
- 1
Safety agencies, security services, safety institutions
Safety agencies
“De veiligheidsinstanties onderzoeken de aanslag.”
“De veiligheidsinstanties hebben een waarschuwing uitgegeven.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('stan').
Syllables
vei — Open syllable, diphthong 'ei'. lig — Closed syllable, consonant cluster 'lg'. heids — Closed syllable, consonant cluster 'ts'. in — Closed syllable, nasal consonant 'n'. stan — Closed syllable, consonant cluster 'st'. ties — Two syllables, diphthong 'ie' and 's' ending
Word Parts
Open Syllable Rule
Syllables generally end in a vowel sound.
Consonant Cluster Rule
Consonant clusters are maintained within a syllable unless they violate sonority sequencing principles.
Diphthong Rule
Diphthongs are treated as a single vowel sound within a syllable.
- Dutch allows some flexibility in syllabification, especially with compound words.
- Regional variations in vowel pronunciation may exist but do not significantly alter the syllabification.
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