veiligheidsvoorzorgen
Syllables
vei-lig-heids-voor-zor-gen
Pronunciation
/vɛi̯.ləi̯ɣ.hɛits.fɔrˈzɔr.ɣə(n)/
Stress
000100
Morphemes
veilig + heids + voorzorgen
The word 'veiligheidsvoorzorgen' is a complex Dutch noun divided into six syllables: vei-lig-heids-voor-zor-gen. Stress falls on the penultimate syllable. Syllabification follows vowel nucleus rules and avoids breaking consonant clusters. The word is a compound of Germanic roots relating to safety and precautions.
Definitions
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Safety precautions
Safety precautions
“We moeten alle veiligheidsvoorzorgen treffen.”
“De veiligheidsvoorzorgen waren onvoldoende.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable 'zor'.
Syllables
vei — Open syllable, diphthong 'ei' as nucleus.. lig — Closed syllable, schwa reduction, 'g' closes.. heids — Closed syllable, 'ts' closes.. voor — Open syllable, 'oo' as nucleus.. zor — Closed syllable, 'r' closes.. gen — Closed syllable, 'n' closes, potential elision of 'n'
Word Parts
Vowel Nucleus Rule
Syllables are formed around vowel nuclei.
Consonant Cluster Rule
Consonant clusters are generally not broken unless they are exceptionally complex.
Schwa Reduction
Unstressed vowels, particularly 'i' and 'e', are often reduced to schwa /ə/.
- Potential elision of the final 'n' in rapid speech.
- Regional variations in schwa reduction and consonant articulation.
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