veiligheidslitiek
Syllables
vei-lig-heid-s-li-tiek
Pronunciation
/vɛi̯.ləi̯.ɦɛi̯t.sə.li.tiek/
Stress
100000
Morphemes
veiligheid, politiek
The Dutch word 'veiligheidspolitiek' (security policy) is a compound noun divided into six syllables: vei-lig-heid-s-li-tiek. Primary stress falls on the first syllable. The word is formed by combining the roots 'veiligheid' and 'politiek'. Syllabification follows Dutch rules prioritizing open syllables and avoiding single-letter syllables.
Definitions
- 1
The set of principles and plans a government or organization uses to ensure safety and protection.
Security policy
“De regering heeft een nieuw veiligheidspolitiek aangekondigd.”
“Het debat ging over de veiligheidspolitiek van het land.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the first syllable ('vei-'). The second syllable ('lig') receives some secondary stress due to the compound structure, but it is less prominent.
Syllables
vei — Open syllable, primary stress.. lig — Open syllable, contains a diphthong and voiced velar fricative.. heid — Open syllable, contains a diphthong.. s — Closed syllable, schwa vowel.. li — Open syllable.. tiek — Closed syllable.
Onset Maximization
Dutch prefers to maximize the onset of a syllable, leading to divisions like 'vei-' instead of 've-lig'.
Avoidance of Single-Letter Syllables
Syllables consisting of a single vowel are generally avoided, resulting in 'li-' instead of 'l-i'.
Compound Word Syllabification
Compounds are treated as separate words for syllabification, but adjustments are made to avoid unnatural breaks.
- The compound nature of the word introduces complexity in stress assignment.
- Regional variations in pronunciation are minimal regarding syllable division.
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