HyphenateIt
Word Analysis

voorlichtingsbeleid

Complete linguistic analysis including syllable division, pronunciation, morphology, and definitions.

5 syllables
19 characters
Dutch
Enriched
5syllables

voorlichtingsbeleid

Linguistic Analysis

Syllables

voor-licht-ings-be-leid

Pronunciation

/vɔrˈlɪxtɪŋzbəˈlɛit/

Stress

01001

Morphemes

voor- + licht- + -ingsbeleid

The Dutch word 'voorlichtingsbeleid' is a compound noun meaning 'information policy'. It is syllabified as 'voor-licht-ings-be-leid' with primary stress on 'licht'. The word is composed of the prefix 'voor-', the root 'licht-', and the suffixes '-ings' and '-beleid'. Syllabification follows Dutch rules prioritizing open syllables and avoiding diphthong breaks.

Definitions

noun
  1. 1

    The policy of providing information or public awareness campaigns.

    Information policy, public awareness policy.

    Het nieuwe voorlichtingsbeleid richt zich op jongeren.

    De gemeente heeft een uitgebreid voorlichtingsbeleid over recycling.

Stress pattern

Primary stress falls on the second syllable ('licht'). The final syllable ('leid') receives a slight secondary stress.

Syllables

5
voor/vɔr/
licht/lɪxt/
ings/ɪŋz/
be/bə/
leid/lɛit/

voor Open syllable, initial syllable.. licht Closed syllable, primary stressed syllable.. ings Closed syllable, containing a nasal consonant.. be Open syllable, unstressed.. leid Closed syllable, final syllable, secondary stress.

Avoid Breaking Diphthongs

The 'ui' in 'voorlichtingsbeleid' is treated as a single unit, preventing syllable division within the diphthong.

Maximize Open Syllables

Syllables are divided to create as many CV (consonant-vowel) syllables as possible, promoting ease of pronunciation.

Consonant Clusters

Consonant clusters are generally maintained within a syllable unless they are particularly complex or difficult to pronounce.

Compound Word Syllabification

Compound words are syllabified based on the individual morphemes, reflecting their semantic components.

  • Dutch allows for some flexibility in compound word syllabification, but the presented division is the most common and phonologically justifiable.
  • Regional variations in pronunciation may exist, but they generally do not affect the core syllabification.
Analysis by gemma3:27b · 6/12/2025

Trending in Dutch

Terms getting hyphenated by users right now.

  • ic-infrastructuur
  • abdiceer
  • Abchazië
  • abcessen
  • Abbekerk
  • abc-boek
  • Abbeweer
  • abubakar
  • abrikoos
  • abattoir
  • absoute
  • abdellah
  • abdullah
  • abdallah
  • absurds
  • absurde
  • abusief
  • abuizen
  • absente
  • absence
Open AI Chat