veiligheidsuitrusting
Syllables
vei-lig-heids-uit-rus-ting
Pronunciation
/vɛi̯.ləi̯.dəits.œy.trʏs.tɪŋ/
Stress
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Morphemes
veilig + uit + -heidsuitrusting
The Dutch word 'veiligheidsuitrusting' (safety equipment) is divided into six syllables: vei-lig-heids-uit-rus-ting. The primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('rus'). The word is a compound noun formed from the prefix 'veilig-', the root 'uit-', and the suffix '-heidsuitrusting'. Syllabification follows Dutch rules prioritizing vowel sounds and maximizing onsets.
Definitions
- 1
Safety equipment; the gear used to ensure safety.
Safety equipment
“De bouwvakkers droegen hun veiligheidsuitrusting.”
“Controleer altijd of uw veiligheidsuitrusting in orde is.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('rus'), following the typical Dutch stress pattern.
Syllables
vei — Open syllable, containing a diphthong. Initial consonant.. lig — Open syllable, containing a diphthong and a voiced velar fricative.. heids — Closed syllable, containing a short vowel and a voiceless fricative.. uit — Open syllable, containing a rounded vowel.. rus — Closed syllable, containing a rounded vowel and a voiced alveolar trill.. ting — Closed syllable, containing a short vowel and a nasal consonant.
Word Parts
Onset Maximization
Dutch prefers to include as many consonants as possible in the onset of a syllable.
Vowel-Centric
Syllables are built around vowel sounds.
Diphthong Preservation
Diphthongs are generally not broken across syllable boundaries.
- The word is a compound noun, which is common in Dutch and influences its length and syllable structure.
- Regional variations in pronunciation might exist, but they do not significantly alter the syllabification.
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