veiligheidsprotocollen
Syllables
vei-lig-heid-spro-to-col-len
Pronunciation
/vɛi̯.ləi̯.ɦɛi̯t.spʁɔ.to.kɔl.lə(n)/
Stress
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Morphemes
veiligheidsprotocollen + -collen
The word 'veiligheidsprotocollen' is a compound noun divided into seven syllables: vei-lig-heid-spro-to-col-len. Stress falls on the penultimate syllable. It's formed from the root 'veiligheid' (safety) and the suffix '-collen' (plural marker). Syllabification follows Dutch rules favoring open syllables and preserving consonant clusters.
Definitions
- 1
A set of established procedures or rules for maintaining safety.
Safety protocols
“De brandweer volgt strikte veiligheidsprotocollen.”
“Het bedrijf heeft de veiligheidsprotocollen herzien.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('co' in 'pro-to-col-len').
Syllables
vei — Open syllable, initial syllable.. lig — Open syllable, part of the root.. heid — Closed syllable, suffix indicating state/quality.. spro — Open syllable, root from Greek 'proto'.. to — Open syllable, part of the root.. col — Open syllable, part of the suffix.. len — Closed syllable, plural marker.
Word Parts
Open Syllable Preference
Dutch favors syllables ending in vowels, leading to divisions like 'vei-lig' and 'spro-to'.
Consonant Cluster Preservation
Consonant clusters are generally kept together unless easily separable, as seen in 'spro'.
Suffix Separation
Suffixes like '-heid' and '-collen' are often treated as separate syllables due to their morphological function.
- The '-heid' suffix is often treated as a single syllable, but is divided here for clarity.
- Regional variations in vowel pronunciation may exist, but do not affect syllable division.
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