veiligheidsmechanizeme
Syllables
vei-lig-heids-me-cha-ni-ze-me
Pronunciation
/vɛi̯.ləi̯.dəts.mɛ.xa.ni.zə/
Stress
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Morphemes
veilig + heids + mechanisme
The word 'veiligheidsmechanisme' is a compound noun in Dutch, divided into eight syllables based on open syllable preference and consonant cluster handling. The primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable. It consists of the prefix 'veilig-', the root '-heids-', and the suffix '-mechanisme', with origins in Germanic and Greek languages.
Definitions
- 1
A system or process designed to prevent harm or danger.
Safety mechanism
“Het vliegtuig is uitgerust met een complex veiligheidsmechanisme.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('me' in 'mechanisme').
Syllables
vei — Open syllable, diphthong 'ei'.. lig — Open syllable, voiced velar fricative 'g'.. heids — Closed syllable, containing the nominalizing suffix.. me — Open syllable.. cha — Open syllable, 'ch' pronounced as /x/.. ni — Open syllable.. ze — Open syllable.. me — Open syllable, stressed syllable.
Word Parts
Open Syllable Preference
Dutch favors creating open syllables (ending in a vowel) whenever possible.
Consonant Cluster Handling
Consonant clusters are generally maintained within a syllable unless they are exceptionally difficult to pronounce.
Penultimate Stress
The primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable in most Dutch words.
- The 'ei' diphthong is treated as a single syllable unit.
- The 'ds' cluster is maintained within a syllable.
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