veiligheidscheermes
Syllables
vei-lig-heid-scheer-mes
Pronunciation
/vɛi̯.ləi̯.ɦɛi̯t.sʃeːr.məs/
Stress
10010
Morphemes
veiligheidsscheermes + s
The word 'veiligheidsscheermes' is a compound noun syllabified based on Dutch rules prioritizing open syllables and compound word stress. It consists of five syllables: vei-lig-heid-scheer-mes, with primary stress on 'vei-'. The word is composed of the roots 'veilig' (safe), 'scheer' (shave), and 'mes' (razor), with the suffix '-s' marking possession or plurality.
Definitions
- 1
A razor designed for safe use.
Safety razor
“Hij gebruikte een veiligheidsscheermes om zijn baard af te scheren.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the first syllable ('vei-'). Secondary stress on 'scheer-'. The remaining syllables are unstressed.
Syllables
vei — Open syllable, stressed.. lig — Open syllable, unstressed.. heid — Open syllable, unstressed.. scheer — Open syllable, secondary stress.. mes — Closed syllable, unstressed.
Word Parts
Open Syllable Preference
Dutch favors syllables ending in vowels. Syllable divisions are made to maximize open syllables.
Consonant Cluster Resolution
Consonant clusters are broken up to create syllables, but single consonants are avoided as syllable onsets.
Compound Word Stress
Stress generally falls on the first syllable of the first root in a compound word.
- The 'sch' digraph is treated as a single unit.
- Diphthongs like 'ei' and 'ij' form single syllables.
- Compound word stress can have slight regional variations, but the primary stress on the first element is most common.
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