veiligheidskwesties
Syllables
vei-lig-heid-skwes-ties
Pronunciation
/vɛi̯.ləi̯.ɦɛi̯t.skʋɛs.tis/
Stress
00011
Morphemes
veilig + heid + skwesties
The word 'veiligheidskwesties' is a compound noun divided into five syllables: vei-lig-heid-skwes-ties. Stress falls on the penultimate syllable 'kwesties'. It's morphologically composed of the prefix 'veilig-', the nominalizing suffix '-heid', and the plural suffix '-skwesties'. Syllabification follows vowel-based rules, respecting diphthongs and consonant clusters.
Definitions
- 1
Safety issues, security concerns, matters relating to safety.
Safety issues
“De overheid bespreekt de veiligheidskwesties.”
“Er zijn ernstige veiligheidskwesties bij de bouw van de brug.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable 'kwesties' (the fourth syllable).
Syllables
vei — Open syllable, containing a diphthong.. lig — Open syllable, containing a diphthong and voiced velar fricative.. heid — Open syllable, containing a diphthong.. skwes — Closed syllable, containing a consonant cluster 'sk' as the onset.. ties — Closed syllable, containing a sibilant.
Word Parts
Vowel-Based Syllabification
Dutch syllables are generally formed around vowel sounds. Each vowel (or diphthong) typically forms the nucleus of a syllable.
Consonant Cluster Handling
Consonant clusters are often treated as part of the syllable onset or coda, avoiding syllable breaks within the cluster unless absolutely necessary.
Diphthong Integrity
Diphthongs are not split across syllable boundaries; they remain within a single syllable.
- The 'sk' cluster is treated as a single onset for the syllable 'skwesties'.
- Dutch stress is generally on the penultimate syllable, but exceptions exist.
- Regional variations in pronunciation might affect the precise phonetic realization of vowels and consonants.
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