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verkeersveiligheidsbeleid

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7 syllables
25 characters
Dutch
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verkeersveiligheidsbeleid

Linguistic Analysis

Syllables

ver-keers-vei-lig-heids-be-leid

Pronunciation

/vərˈkeːrsfɛi̯ləɣɦɛitsbəˈlɛit/

Stress

0101111

Morphemes

ver- + keers/beleid + veiligheids-

The word 'verkeersveiligheidsbeleid' is a Dutch compound noun syllabified as ver-keers-vei-lig-heids-be-leid, with primary stress on 'vei' and 'leid'. It's composed of the prefix 'ver-', the roots 'keers' and 'beleid', and the suffix 'veiligheids-'. Syllabification follows Dutch rules prioritizing vowel sounds and avoiding diphthong splitting.

Definitions

noun
  1. 1

    A set of rules, guidelines, or principles intended to ensure safety in traffic.

    Traffic safety policy

    Het nieuwe verkeersveiligheidsbeleid is controversieel.

    De gemeente werkt aan een beter verkeersveiligheidsbeleid.

Stress pattern

Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('vei') and the final syllable ('leid'). Dutch generally stresses the penultimate syllable, but compound words can have multiple stress points.

Syllables

7
ver/vər/
keers/keːrs/
vei/fɛi̯/
lig/lɪɣ/
heids/ɦɛits/
be/bə/
leid/lɛit/

ver Open syllable, containing a vowel and a consonant. Initial syllable.. keers Open syllable, containing a long vowel and a consonant cluster. Part of the root.. vei Open syllable, containing a diphthong. Part of the suffix.. lig Closed syllable, containing a short vowel and a voiced velar fricative.. heids Closed syllable, containing a vowel and a consonant cluster. Part of the suffix.. be Open syllable, containing a schwa and a consonant. Beginning of the root 'beleid'.. leid Closed syllable, containing a vowel and a consonant. Final syllable.

Avoid Diphthong Splitting

Diphthongs like 'ij', 'ui', and 'au' are kept together within a single syllable.

Vowel Ending

Syllables generally end in a vowel sound.

Compound Word Syllabification

Compound words are broken down into syllables based on the syllables of their constituent parts.

  • Slight vowel reduction in unstressed syllables is common but doesn't affect syllabification.
  • Regional variations in vowel pronunciation may exist.
Analysis by gemma3:27b · 6/6/2025

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