veileigheidsvraagstuk
Syllables
vei-leig-heids-vraag-stuk
Pronunciation
/vɛi̯.ləi̯ɣ.hɛits.vraːɣ.stʏk/
Stress
01001
Morphemes
veiligheids + vraag + stuk
The word 'veiligheidsvraagstuk' is a Dutch compound noun meaning 'safety issue'. It is divided into five syllables: vei-leig-heids-vraag-stuk, with primary stress on 'vraag'. The syllabification follows Dutch rules prioritizing open syllables and diphthong integrity. It consists of the prefix 'veiligheids-', the root 'vraag', and the suffix '-stuk'.
Definitions
- 1
A matter or issue concerning safety or security.
Safety issue, security question
“De overheid bespreekt het veiligheidsvraagstuk.”
“Veiligheidsvraagstukken zijn belangrijk in de huidige wereld.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('vraag'). Dutch stress patterns often shift in compound words.
Syllables
vei — Open syllable, initial syllable, vowel followed by consonant.. leig — Syllable containing a diphthong followed by a consonant.. heids — Open syllable, vowel followed by consonant.. vraag — Open syllable, vowel followed by consonant, stressed syllable.. stuk — Open syllable, vowel followed by consonant.
Word Parts
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Open Syllable Preference
Dutch syllabification prioritizes creating open syllables (CV) whenever possible.
Diphthong Rule
Diphthongs generally form a single syllable nucleus.
Consonant Cluster Rule
Consonant clusters are broken up only when necessary to create open syllables.
- The 'ei' diphthong consistently forms a single syllable nucleus.
- The genitive suffix '-s' is often integrated into the preceding syllable.
- Compound words often exhibit shifted stress patterns.
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