veiligheidskettinkje
Syllables
vei-lig-heids-ket-tin-kje
Pronunciation
/vɛi̯.ləɣˈɦɛi̯t.s‿kɛt.tɪŋ.kə/
Stress
001000
Morphemes
veilig + heid + -s
The word 'veiligheidskettinkje' is a compound noun divided into six syllables: vei-lig-heids-ket-tin-kje. Stress falls on 'ket'. The syllabification follows Dutch rules prioritizing open syllables and allowing consonant clusters. It consists of a prefix, root, and multiple suffixes forming a diminutive noun meaning 'safety chainlet'.
Definitions
- 1
A small safety chain, often used on jewelry or as a security measure.
Safety chainlet
“Ze droeg een zilveren veiligheidskettinkje om haar enkel.”
“Het veiligheidskettinkje voorkomt dat het kind de deur opent.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the 'ket' syllable (third syllable from the end).
Syllables
vei — Open syllable, vowel-initial.. lig — Open syllable, vowel-final.. heids — Closed syllable, consonant cluster final.. ket — Closed syllable, consonant-final.. tin — Open syllable, vowel-final.. kje — Closed syllable, consonant cluster final.
Word Parts
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Open Syllable Preference
Dutch favors syllables ending in vowels whenever possible.
Consonant Cluster Rule
Consonant clusters are allowed within syllables, particularly at the end.
- The linking -s does not form a separate syllable.
- Regional variations in vowel pronunciation may exist but do not affect syllabification.
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