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bouwvergunningaanvraag

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

6 syllables
22 characters
Dutch
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6syllables

bouwvergunningaanvraag

Linguistic Analysis

Syllables

bouw-ver-gun-ning-aan-vraag

Pronunciation

/bɑu̯.vərˈɣʏ.nɪŋ.aːn.vraːx/

Stress

001000

Morphemes

ver- + bouw + gunning-vraag

The word 'bouwvergunningaanvraag' is a compound noun syllabified according to Dutch rules prioritizing open syllables and avoiding initial single consonants. Stress falls on the penultimate syllable. It's composed of Germanic roots and prefixes denoting 'building', 'permission', and 'request'.

Definitions

noun
  1. 1

    A formal request to the authorities for permission to build something.

    Building permit application

    De bouwvergunningaanvraag is ingediend.

Stress pattern

Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable, '-ning-'.

Syllables

6
bouw/bɑu̯/
ver/vər/
gun/ɣʏn/
ning/nɪŋ/
aan/aːn/
vraag/vraːx/

bouw Open syllable, initial consonant.. ver Open syllable, initial consonant.. gun Closed syllable, contains a voiced velar fricative.. ning Closed syllable, stressed syllable.. aan Open syllable, initial consonant.. vraag Closed syllable, final consonant cluster.

Open Syllable Preference

Dutch favors open syllables (CV) whenever possible.

Avoid Single Initial Consonants

Consonants are generally not left at the beginning of a syllable unless part of a cluster.

Compound Word Syllabification

Compound words are syllabified as if they were separate words joined together.

Consonant Cluster Handling

Consonant clusters are broken up based on sonority.

  • The 'vr' and 'ng' consonant clusters are typical Dutch sounds and are handled according to established phonological rules.
  • Regional variations in vowel pronunciation may exist but do not affect syllabification.
Analysis by gemma3:27b · 6/7/2025

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