veiligheidsvoorziening
Syllables
vei-lig-heids-voor-zie-ning
Pronunciation
/vɛi̯.ləɣ.hɛi̯ts.vɔɔr.ziː.nɪŋ/
Stress
000100
Morphemes
veilig + zie + ning
The word 'veiligheidsvoorziening' is a complex Dutch noun formed through compounding and derivation. It is divided into six syllables: vei-lig-heids-voor-zie-ning, with primary stress on 'voor'. The syllable division follows Dutch rules prioritizing open syllables and allowing consonant clusters to close them. The morphemic analysis reveals Germanic roots and suffixes contributing to its meaning of 'safety provision'.
Definitions
- 1
A safety measure, provision, or facility.
Safety provision/facility
“De veiligheidsvoorziening in de fabriek is uitstekend.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the fourth syllable ('voor'). Dutch stress is generally penultimate, but compounding can shift it.
Syllables
vei — Open syllable, initial syllable.. lig — Closed syllable, contains a voiced velar fricative.. heids — Closed syllable, contains a diphthong and a linking 'd' sound.. voor — Open syllable, primary stressed syllable.. zie — Open syllable, contains a long vowel.. ning — Closed syllable, final syllable.
Word Parts
Open Syllable Preference
Dutch prefers open syllables (CV) whenever possible.
Closed Syllable Formation
Consonant clusters can close syllables.
Linking Sounds
Certain consonants (like 'd' in this case) can act as linking sounds between morphemes, influencing syllable division.
- The 'd' in 'veiligheids' acts as a linking sound.
- Regional variations in pronunciation may exist, but the core syllable division remains consistent.
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