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veiligheidsregelgeving

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

7 syllables
22 characters
Dutch
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7syllables

veiligheidsregelgeving

Linguistic Analysis

Syllables

vei-lig-heids-re-gel-ge-ving

Pronunciation

/vɛi̯.ləi̯ɣ.heids.rɛ.ɣəl.ɣə.vɪŋ/

Stress

0010010

Morphemes

veilig + regel + geving

The word 'veiligheidsregelgeving' is a complex Dutch noun meaning 'safety regulations'. It is divided into seven syllables: vei-lig-heids-re-gel-ge-ving, with primary stress on the penultimate syllable ('ge'). The word is a compound formed from the morphemes 'veilig-', 'regel-', and '-geving'. Syllable division follows Dutch rules prioritizing open syllables and preserving consonant clusters.

Definitions

noun
  1. 1

    Safety regulations; the rules and guidelines designed to ensure safety.

    Safety regulations

    De overheid stelt strenge veiligheidsregelgeving vast.

    Bedrijven moeten zich houden aan de veiligheidsregelgeving.

Stress pattern

Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('ge').

Syllables

7
vei/vɛi̯/
lig/ləi̯ɣ/
heids/heids/
re/rɛ/
gel/ɣəl/
ge/ɣə/
ving/vɪŋ/

vei Open syllable, initial syllable, contains a diphthong.. lig Open syllable, contains a diphthong and a voiced velar fricative.. heids Closed syllable, contains a vowel and a voiceless alveolar fricative.. re Open syllable, contains a vowel and an alveolar tap.. gel Open syllable, contains a vowel and a voiced velar fricative.. ge Open syllable, schwa vowel and a voiced velar fricative.. ving Closed syllable, contains a vowel and a nasal consonant.

Open Syllable Preference

Dutch favors creating open syllables (CV) whenever possible.

Consonant Cluster Preservation

Consonant clusters are generally kept together unless they are exceptionally difficult to pronounce.

Penultimate Stress

Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable.

  • Regional variations in vowel pronunciation may exist, but do not significantly affect syllable division.
  • The compound nature of the word requires careful consideration of morpheme boundaries.
Analysis by gemma3:27b · 6/8/2025

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