veiligheidsmaatregel
Syllables
vei-lig-heids-maat-re-gel
Pronunciation
/vɛi̯.ləɣ.hɛi̯ts.maːt.rə.ɣəl/
Stress
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Morphemes
veilig + maat + regel
The word 'veiligheidsmaatregel' is a compound noun divided into six syllables: vei-lig-heids-maat-re-gel. Primary stress falls on 'maat'. Syllabification follows Dutch rules prioritizing vowel-ending syllables and valid consonant codas. The word is morphologically complex, built from Germanic roots and suffixes.
Definitions
- 1
A measure taken to ensure safety; a safety precaution.
Safety measure
“De overheid heeft nieuwe veiligheidsmaatregelen getroffen.”
“Het bedrijf hanteert strenge veiligheidsmaatregelen.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the antepenultimate syllable ('maat').
Syllables
vei — Open syllable, diphthong 'ei' allows for open structure.. lig — Closed syllable, 'l' and 'g' form a valid coda.. heids — Closed syllable, diphthong followed by consonant.. maat — Closed syllable, primary stress.. re — Open syllable, vowel initiates syllable.. gel — Closed syllable, 'l' forms a valid coda.
Word Parts
Vowel-Ending Syllables
Syllables generally end in a vowel sound.
Consonant Cluster Resolution
Consonant clusters are broken by vowel sounds where possible, respecting phonotactic constraints.
Valid Coda
Certain consonants ('l', 'g', 'd', 't') can form valid syllable codas.
- Regional variations in vowel pronunciation do not alter syllabification.
- Dutch allows for complex consonant clusters.
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