veiligheidssectoren
Syllables
vei-lig-heids-sec-to-ren
Pronunciation
/vɛi̯.ləi̯.dəits.sɛk.toː.rən/
Stress
010000
Morphemes
veilig + heid + s
The word 'veiligheidssectoren' is a compound noun with six syllables, divided based on maximizing onsets and avoiding stranded consonants. Stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('heids'). The word is morphologically complex, consisting of a prefix ('veilig-'), a suffix ('-s'), and a borrowed noun ('sectoren').
Definitions
- 1
Areas or divisions related to safety and security.
Safety sectors
“De overheid investeert in de veiligheidssectoren.”
“Er zijn zorgen over de veiligheidssectoren in de stad.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('heids').
Syllables
vei — Open syllable, containing a diphthong. Initial syllable.. lig — Open syllable, containing a diphthong and a voiced velar fricative.. heids — Closed syllable, containing a diphthong and a voiceless alveolar fricative.. sec — Closed syllable, containing a short vowel and a voiceless velar stop.. to — Open syllable, containing a long vowel.. ren — Closed syllable, containing a vowel and a rhotic consonant.
Word Parts
Maximize Onsets
Consonant clusters are kept together at the beginning of a syllable (e.g., 'sec').
Avoid Stranded Consonants
Consonants are not left at the end of a syllable unless necessary.
Vowel-Based Division
Syllables are primarily divided around vowel sounds.
- Dutch allows for complex consonant clusters, but these are handled according to established patterns.
- Regional variations in vowel pronunciation may exist, but do not significantly alter syllabification.
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