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bestemmingswijziging

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

6 syllables
19 characters
Dutch
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6syllables

bestemmingsziging

Linguistic Analysis

Syllables

be-stem-mings-wij-zig-ing

Pronunciation

/bəˈstɛmɪŋsʋɛi̯zɪɣɪŋ/

Stress

000100

Morphemes

bestemming + swijziging

The Dutch word 'bestemmingswijziging' is a compound noun meaning 'zoning change'. It is divided into six syllables: be-stem-mings-wij-zig-ing, with primary stress on the penultimate syllable 'wij'. The word is formed from the root 'bestemming' (designation) and the suffix 'swijziging' (change). Syllabification follows vowel-centric rules and handles consonant clusters and digraphs according to Dutch phonological standards.

Definitions

noun
  1. 1

    Change of designation

    Zoning change

    De bestemmingswijziging maakt de bouw van nieuwe woningen mogelijk.

Stress pattern

Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable 'wij'.

Syllables

6
be/bə/
stem/stɛm/
mings/mɪŋs/
/ʋɛi̯/
zig/zɪɣ/
ing/ɪŋ/

be Open syllable, unstressed.. stem Closed syllable, unstressed.. mings Closed syllable, unstressed.. Open syllable, stressed.. zig Closed syllable, unstressed.. ing Closed syllable, unstressed.

Vowel-centric Syllabification

Each vowel sound forms the nucleus of a syllable.

Consonant Cluster Handling

Consonant clusters are kept together unless easily separable by a vowel.

Digraph Treatment

Digraphs like 'ij' are treated as single vowel units.

  • Compound word with multiple, weaker stresses.
  • The 'sw' cluster is a common feature in Dutch.
Analysis by gemma3:27b · 6/10/2025

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