veiligheidsproblemen
Syllables
vei-lig-heid-spro-ble-men
Pronunciation
/vɛi̯.ləi̯.ɦɛi̯t.sproː.blɛː.mən/
Stress
001000
Morphemes
veilig + heid + sproblemen
The word 'veiligheidsproblemen' is a compound noun divided into six syllables: vei-lig-heid-spro-ble-men. Stress falls on the third syllable ('heid'). The word is formed from the prefix 'veilig', the root 'heid', and the compound suffix 'sproblemen'. Syllabification follows vowel-centered rules, preserving diphthongs and handling consonant clusters according to Dutch phonological norms.
Definitions
- 1
Issues or problems related to safety or security.
Safety problems
“De overheid moet de veiligheidsproblemen aanpakken.”
“Er zijn ernstige veiligheidsproblemen in de stad.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the third syllable ('heid'), following the general Dutch rule of penultimate stress.
Syllables
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. Primary stressed syllable.. spro — Closed syllable, containing a long vowel and a consonant cluster.. ble — Open syllable, containing a long vowel.. men — Closed syllable, containing a short vowel.
Word Parts
Vowel-Centered Syllabification
Each syllable must contain a vowel sound.
Diphthong Preservation
Diphthongs are not broken across syllable boundaries.
Consonant Cluster Handling
Consonant clusters are generally maintained within a syllable unless they are exceptionally difficult to pronounce.
Penultimate Stress
Stress typically falls on the second-to-last syllable in Dutch words.
- The compound nature of the word requires careful consideration of morphemic boundaries.
- The loanword 'sprobleem' is integrated into the Dutch phonological system.
- Dutch allows for relatively long words due to compounding.
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