veiligheidsvoorzorg
Syllables
vei-lig-heids-voor-zorg
Pronunciation
/vɛi̯.ləi̯ɣ.hɛits.fɔrˈzɔrɣ/
Stress
00010
Morphemes
veiligheids- + voor- + -zorg
The Dutch word 'veiligheidsvoorzorg' (safety precaution) is syllabified as vei-lig-heids-voor-zorg, with stress on 'voor'. It's a compound noun formed from 'veiligheid' (safety), 'voor-' (for), and '-zorg' (care). Syllabification follows vowel-centric rules and avoids splitting diphthongs.
Definitions
- 1
Measures taken to ensure safety; precautions.
Safety precaution(s)
“Als onderdeel van de veiligheidsvoorzorg moeten alle passagiers worden gefouilleerd.”
“De veiligheidsvoorzorg bij het werken met machines is essentieel.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('voor'). The stress pattern is typical for Dutch nouns.
Syllables
vei — Open syllable, containing a diphthong. Initial syllable.. lig — Open syllable, containing a diphthong and a voiced velar fricative.. heids — Closed syllable, containing a short vowel and a voiceless fricative.. voor — Open syllable, stressed syllable. Contains a rounded vowel.. zorg — Open syllable, containing a rounded vowel and a voiced velar fricative.
Word Parts
Vowel-Centric Syllabification
Syllables are built around vowel sounds, aiming to maximize vowel-consonant patterns.
Avoid Diphthong Splitting
Diphthongs (like 'ei' in 'veiligheid') are kept within a single syllable to preserve their phonetic integrity.
Consonant Cluster Handling
Consonant clusters are divided based on sonority, generally placing more sonorous consonants with the following vowel.
Penultimate Stress
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable in many Dutch words, including this one.
- The word's length and complex morphology require careful application of all syllabification rules.
- Regional variations in pronunciation might lead to slight differences in perceived syllable boundaries, but the presented division is widely accepted.
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