veiligheidsregelgeving
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
- 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
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.
Word Parts
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.
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