veiligheidsstrategie
Syllables
vei-lig-heids-stra-te-gie
Pronunciation
/vɛi̯.ləi̯.dəits.stra.te.ɣi/
Stress
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Morphemes
veiligheids- + strategie
The word 'veiligheidsstrategie' is a compound noun syllabified into six syllables (vei-lig-heids-stra-te-gie) with primary stress on 'stra'. It consists of the prefix 'veiligheids-', derived from 'veilig' (safe), and the root 'strategie' (strategy) borrowed from French/Greek. Syllabification follows Dutch rules prioritizing onsets and avoiding single-letter syllables.
Definitions
- 1
A plan of action designed to ensure safety.
Safety strategy
“De overheid heeft een nieuwe veiligheidsstrategie ontwikkeld.”
“De veiligheidsstrategie omvat maatregelen tegen terrorisme.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the fourth syllable ('stra'), following the penultimate stress rule in Dutch.
Syllables
vei — Open syllable, initial diphthong.. lig — Open syllable, contains a voiced velar fricative.. heids — Closed syllable, contains the suffix -s.. stra — Open syllable, primary stressed syllable.. te — Open syllable.. gie — Open syllable, final syllable.
Word Parts
Maximize Onsets
Consonant clusters (like 'str') are kept together at the beginning of a syllable.
Avoid Single-Letter Syllables
Dutch avoids syllables consisting of a single vowel or consonant.
Penultimate Stress
Stress generally falls on the second-to-last syllable.
Compound Word Syllabification
Compound words are syllabified as if they were separate words joined together.
- 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 syllabification.
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