veiligheidsoperatie
Syllables
vei-lig-heids-o-pe-ra-tie
Pronunciation
/vɛi̯.ləi̯.dəts.ɔ.pəˈraː.tsi/
Stress
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Morphemes
veilig + heid + soperatie
The Dutch word 'veiligheidsoperatie' is a compound noun divided into seven syllables: vei-lig-heids-o-pe-ra-tie. The primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('tie'). The word is morphologically composed of the prefix 'veilig-', the suffix 'heid', and the suffix 'soperatie'. Syllable division follows Dutch rules favoring open syllables and preserving consonant clusters.
Definitions
- 1
A planned and coordinated action to ensure safety or security.
Safety operation
“De politie startte een grootschalige veiligheidsoperatie.”
“De veiligheidsoperatie verliep vlekkeloos.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('tie' in 'operatie'), following the general Dutch stress pattern.
Syllables
vei — Open syllable, initial syllable of the word.. lig — Open syllable, contains a diphthong.. heids — Closed syllable, contains a consonant cluster 'ds'.. o — Open syllable, short vowel.. pe — Open syllable, reduced vowel.. ra — Open syllable, long vowel.. tie — Closed syllable, stressed syllable.
Word Parts
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Open Syllable Preference
Dutch favors creating open syllables (CV) whenever possible, leading to divisions like 'vei-lig'.
Consonant Cluster Preservation
Consonant clusters are generally kept together unless they are exceptionally difficult to pronounce, as seen with 'ds' in 'heids'.
Penultimate Stress
The primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable, influencing the overall rhythm of the word.
- The compound nature of the word influences the morphemic boundaries and syllable division.
- Regional variations in vowel pronunciation may exist, but generally do not affect syllable division.
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