veiligheidscharnier
Syllables
vei-lig-heid-schar-nier
Pronunciation
/vɛi̯.ləi̯.ɦɛi̯t.sxɑr.niːr/
Stress
00100
Morphemes
veilig, schar, nier + heid
The word 'veiligheidsscharnier' is a compound noun divided into five syllables: vei-lig-heid-schar-nier. The primary stress falls on 'heid'. Syllabification follows vowel-based division and consonant cluster preservation rules. The word consists of the roots 'veilig', 'schar', and 'nier' combined with the suffix 'heid'.
Definitions
- 1
A hinge designed for safety, often with features to prevent pinching or accidental closure.
Safety hinge
“De deur is voorzien van een veiligheidsscharnier.”
“Het veiligheidsscharnier voorkomt dat kinderen hun vingers beknellen.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the third syllable ('heid'), following the typical penultimate stress rule in Dutch.
Syllables
vei — Open syllable, containing a diphthong. Initial syllable.. lig — Open syllable, containing a diphthong. Follows the initial syllable.. heid — Closed syllable, containing a diphthong and stressed. The primary stressed syllable.. schar — Open syllable, containing the 'sch' digraph. Follows the stressed syllable.. nier — Open syllable, containing a long vowel. Final syllable.
Word Parts
Vowel-Based Division
Syllables are formed around vowel sounds, creating open syllables where possible.
Consonant Cluster Preservation
Consonant clusters are generally kept within the same syllable unless they are exceptionally complex or disrupt pronunciation.
Penultimate Stress
Primary stress falls on the second-to-last syllable in most Dutch words.
- The 'sch' digraph is treated as a single phoneme /sx/.
- Diphthongs ('ei', 'ie') are kept within the same syllable.
- Compound word structure influences syllable division.
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