veiligheidsmechanismen
Syllables
vei-lig-heids-me-cha-nis-men
Pronunciation
/vɛi̯.ləi̯ɣ.heits.mɛ.xa.ni.smə̃/
Stress
0010010
Morphemes
veilig + mechanisme + s
The Dutch word 'veiligheidsmechanismen' (safety mechanisms) is divided into seven syllables: vei-lig-heids-me-cha-nis-men. The primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable. It's a complex noun formed from the prefix 'veilig-', root 'mechanisme', and suffix '-s'. Syllabification follows Dutch rules maximizing onsets and treating diphthongs as single units.
Definitions
- 1
Safety mechanisms; systems or procedures designed to prevent accidents or harm.
Safety mechanisms
“De auto is uitgerust met geavanceerde veiligheidsmechanismen.”
“De overheid moet investeren in betere veiligheidsmechanismen.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('mech-a-nis-men').
Syllables
vei — Open syllable, diphthong.. lig — Open syllable, diphthong followed by consonant.. heids — Closed syllable.. me — Open syllable.. cha — Open syllable.. nis — Closed syllable.. men — Closed syllable, nasal vowel.
Word Parts
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Maximize Onsets
Dutch prefers to include as many consonants as possible in the onset of a syllable.
Vowel-Consonant-Vowel
Sequences like 'ei' are treated as single vowel units.
Syllable Weight
Closed syllables (ending in a consonant) are common.
Diphthong Treatment
Diphthongs are considered single vowel units within a syllable.
- The word's length and complexity require careful application of syllabification rules.
- The presence of the nasal vowel /ə̃/ in the final syllable is a characteristic feature of Dutch.
- Regional variations in pronunciation might affect the precise realization of vowel qualities.
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