veiligheidsverhogend
Syllables
vei-lig-heids-ver-ho-gend
Pronunciation
/vɛi̯.ləi̯ɣ.hɛits.vər.hoː.ɣənt/
Stress
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Morphemes
veiligheids- + verhog- + -end
The word 'veiligheidsverhogend' is syllabified into six syllables: vei-lig-heids-ver-ho-gend. It's morphologically complex, consisting of the prefix 'veiligheids-', the root 'verhog-', and the suffix '-end'. The primary stress falls on the antepenultimate syllable ('ho'). Syllabification follows vowel-centric rules, preserving diphthongs and handling consonant clusters according to Dutch phonological norms.
Definitions
- 1
Increasing or enhancing safety.
Safety-enhancing, safety-increasing
“De nieuwe maatregelen zijn veiligheidsverhogend.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the antepenultimate syllable ('ho'). Syllables 'vei', 'lig', 'heids', 'ver', and 'gend' are unstressed.
Syllables
vei — Open syllable, containing a diphthong. Initial syllable.. lig — Open syllable, containing a diphthong. Follows the initial syllable.. heids — Closed syllable, containing a short vowel and ending in a consonant cluster. Part of the prefix.. ver — Open syllable, containing a schwa. Forms the prefix 'ver-'. ho — Open syllable, containing a long vowel. Stressed syllable.. gend — Closed syllable, containing a schwa and ending in a consonant cluster. Part of the suffix.
Word Parts
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Vowel-centric Syllabification
Syllables are built around vowel sounds, ensuring each syllable contains a vowel nucleus.
Diphthong Preservation
Diphthongs (like 'ei' and 'ui') are not split across syllable boundaries.
Consonant Cluster Handling
Consonant clusters are generally kept together unless they are easily separable based on sonority.
Prefix/Suffix Separation
Prefixes and suffixes often form separate syllables, particularly when they are clearly identifiable morphemes.
- The 'sch' cluster is treated as a single phoneme in Dutch, influencing syllabification.
- The 'ver-' prefix is a common element and consistently forms its own syllable.
- Regional variations in pronunciation might slightly affect syllable boundaries, but the core division remains consistent.
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