verkeersveiligheidsbeleid
Syllables
ver-keers-vei-lig-heids-be-leid
Pronunciation
/vərˈkeːrsfɛi̯ləɣɦɛitsbəˈlɛit/
Stress
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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
- 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
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.
Word Parts
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.
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