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veiligheidsoverweging

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

7 syllables
21 characters
Dutch
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7syllables

veiligheidsoverweging

Linguistic Analysis

Syllables

vei-lig-heids-o-ver-we-ging

Pronunciation

/vɛi̯.ləɣˈɦɛi̯t.soː.vər.ʋə.ɣɪŋ/

Stress

0010101

Morphemes

veilig + heid + soverweging

The word 'veiligheidsoverweging' is a complex Dutch noun formed through compounding. It is syllabified as vei-lig-heids-o-ver-we-ging, with primary stress on the penultimate syllable ('ver'). The syllabification follows Dutch rules of vowel-initial syllables, consonant cluster breaks, and penultimate stress. The word means 'safety consideration'.

Definitions

noun
  1. 1

    The act of considering safety aspects; a safety consideration.

    Safety consideration

    De veiligheidsoverweging was cruciaal bij de beslissing.

Stress pattern

Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('ver'). Dutch generally exhibits penultimate stress, but compounding can influence it.

Syllables

7
vei/vɛi̯/
lig/ləɣ/
heids/ɦɛi̯t/
o/soː/
ver/vər/
we/ʋə/
ging/ɣɪŋ/

vei Open syllable, vowel-initial.. lig Closed syllable, consonant-final.. heids Closed syllable, consonant-final.. o Open syllable, vowel-initial.. ver Open syllable, vowel-initial.. we Open syllable, vowel-initial.. ging Closed syllable, consonant-final.

Vowel-Initial Syllable

Syllables generally begin with a vowel sound.

Consonant Cluster Break

Consonant clusters are broken after the first vowel, maximizing onsets.

Penultimate Stress

Dutch generally places primary stress on the penultimate syllable.

  • Complex consonant clusters require careful consideration of onset maximization.
  • Regional variations in vowel pronunciation may exist but do not significantly alter syllabification.
Analysis by gemma3:27b · 6/8/2025

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