veiligheidsmedewerker
Syllables
vei-lig-heids-me-de-wer-ker
Pronunciation
/vɛi̯.ləi̯.ɦɛits.mə.dəˈʋɛr.kər/
Stress
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Morphemes
veilig + heids + medewerker
The word 'veiligheidsmedewerker' is a compound noun in Dutch, divided into seven syllables based on vowel sounds and consonant clusters. The primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('wer'). It consists of the prefix 'veilig-', the suffix 'heids-', and the root 'medewerker', and refers to a safety officer or employee.
Definitions
- 1
A person employed to ensure safety regulations are followed and to prevent accidents.
Safety officer, safety employee
“De veiligheidsmedewerker controleerde de brandblussers.”
“Veiligheidsmedewerkers zijn verantwoordelijk voor de veiligheid op de werkvloer.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('wer').
Syllables
vei — Open syllable, containing a diphthong. Initial syllable.. lig — Open syllable, containing a diphthong. Follows the initial syllable.. heids — Closed syllable, containing a short vowel and a final consonant cluster. Contains a derivational suffix.. me — Open syllable, containing a schwa. Part of the compound root.. de — Open syllable, containing a schwa. Part of the compound root.. wer — Open syllable, stressed syllable. Part of the compound root.. ker — Closed syllable, containing a short vowel and a final consonant. Final syllable.
Word Parts
Vowel-Based Division
Syllables are formed around vowel sounds.
Consonant Cluster Rule
Consonant clusters are kept together unless easily separable.
Penultimate Stress Rule
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable.
- The 'ei' diphthong is treated as a single vowel sound.
- The 'sch' consonant cluster is treated as a single unit.
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