veiligheidsregeling
Syllables
vei-lig-heids-re-ge-ling
Pronunciation
/vɛi̯.ləi̯.dəts.rə.ɣe.lɪŋ/
Stress
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Morphemes
veiligheid/rege + ling
The word 'veiligheidsregeling' is a compound noun divided into six syllables: vei-lig-heids-re-ge-ling. The primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable 'ling'. The syllabification follows Dutch rules prioritizing open syllables and resolving consonant clusters based on sonority. The word consists of the root 'veiligheid' (safety), a linking 's', and the root/suffix 'regeling' (regulation).
Definitions
- 1
A set of rules or procedures designed to ensure safety.
Safety regulation
“De overheid heeft nieuwe veiligheidsregelingen ingevoerd.”
“We moeten de veiligheidsregeling volgen.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable 'ling'. The stress pattern is typical for Dutch nouns.
Syllables
vei — Open syllable, diphthong.. lig — Open syllable, diphthong.. heids — Closed syllable, containing the suffix 'heid'.. re — Open syllable, vowel followed by a consonant.. ge — Open syllable, vowel followed by a consonant.. ling — Closed syllable, stressed syllable.
Word Parts
Maximize Open Syllables
Dutch prioritizes creating syllables that end in vowels whenever possible. This is evident in the division of 'vei', 'lig', 're', and 'ge'.
Consonant Cluster Resolution
Consonant clusters are broken up based on sonority. In 'heids', the 'd' is considered part of the following syllable because it's less sonorous than the vowel.
- The 'g' is pronounced as a voiced velar fricative /ɣ/.
- The 'ij' is a diphthong /ɛi/.
- Regional variations in vowel pronunciation may exist, but do not significantly alter the syllable division.
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