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veiligheidsonderzoek

Complete linguistic analysis including syllable division, pronunciation, morphology, and definitions.

6 syllables
20 characters
Dutch
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6syllables

veiligheidsonderzoek

Linguistic Analysis

Syllables

vei-lig-heid-son-der-zoek

Pronunciation

/vɛi̯.ləi̯.ɦɛi̯t.sɔn.dər.zɔk/

Stress

000011

Morphemes

veilig + heid + sonderzoek

The word 'veiligheidsonderzoek' is a compound noun divided into six syllables: vei-lig-heid-son-der-zoek. Stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('-zoek'). The word is morphologically composed of the prefix 'veilig-', the suffix 'heid', and the compound element 'sonderzoek'. Syllable division follows the vowel peak principle and consonant cluster rule, typical of Dutch phonology.

Definitions

noun
  1. 1

    A systematic investigation into safety aspects, often following an incident or to prevent future occurrences.

    Safety investigation

    Het veiligheidsonderzoek is nog in volle gang.

    De resultaten van het veiligheidsonderzoek werden gepubliceerd.

Stress pattern

Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('-zoek'), following the typical Dutch stress pattern.

Syllables

6
vei/vɛi̯/
lig/ləi̯ɣ/
heid/hɛi̯t/
son/sɔn/
der/dər/
zoek/zɔk/

vei Open syllable, containing a diphthong. Initial syllable.. lig Open syllable, containing a diphthong and a voiced velar fricative.. heid Open syllable, containing a diphthong.. son Closed syllable, containing a vowel and a nasal consonant.. der Open syllable, containing a schwa and a voiced alveolar plosive.. zoek Closed syllable, containing a vowel and a voiceless velar plosive. Stressed syllable.

Vowel Peak Principle

Each syllable contains a vowel sound.

Consonant Cluster Rule

Consonant clusters are maintained within syllables unless they are exceptionally complex.

Penultimate Stress Rule

Primary stress falls on the second to last syllable.

  • The 'sch' cluster in 'sonderzoek' is treated as a single unit.
  • Diphthongs /ɛi̯/ and /ɔi̯/ influence syllable boundaries.
  • Regional variations in vowel pronunciation may occur.
Analysis by gemma3:27b · 6/10/2025

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