veiligheidsstructuren
Syllables
vei-lig-heids-struc-tu-ren
Pronunciation
/vɛi̯.ləi̯.dəits.ˈstrʏ.kə.rən/
Stress
001000
Morphemes
veiligheid, structuur + -en
The word 'veiligheidsstructuren' is a compound noun divided into six syllables: vei-lig-heids-struc-tu-ren. The primary stress falls on 'struc-'. The syllabification follows Dutch rules prioritizing onsets and avoiding single-letter syllables. It consists of the roots 'veiligheid' (safety) and 'structuur' (structure) with the plural suffix '-en'.
Definitions
- 1
Systems or organizations designed to ensure safety.
Safety structures
“De overheid investeert in nieuwe veiligheidsstructuren.”
“De veiligheidsstructuren van het bedrijf zijn onvoldoende.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable 'struc-' according to Dutch stress rules.
Syllables
vei — Open syllable, containing a diphthong. Onset: v, Nucleus: ei, Coda: null.. lig — Open syllable. Onset: l, Nucleus: ij, Coda: g.. heids — Closed syllable. Onset: h, Nucleus: ei, Coda: ts.. struc — Closed syllable with a complex onset. Onset: str, Nucleus: u, Coda: k. Primary stressed syllable.. tu — Open syllable. Onset: t, Nucleus: u, Coda: null.. ren — Open syllable. Onset: r, Nucleus: e, Coda: n.
Word Parts
Maximize Onsets
Dutch prioritizes creating syllables with consonant clusters at the beginning (onsets) whenever possible.
Avoid Single-Letter Syllables
Dutch avoids creating syllables consisting of a single vowel or consonant unless absolutely necessary.
Vowel as Syllable Nucleus
Each syllable must have a vowel as its nucleus.
- The 'str' cluster is a common consonant cluster in Dutch and is treated as a single onset.
- The diphthong 'ij' is treated as a single vowel sound within a syllable.
- Regional variations in pronunciation might slightly affect syllable boundaries, but the core division remains consistent.
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