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overheidsdienstverlening

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

7 syllables
24 characters
Dutch
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Fig. 1 — . The composing stick. “overheidsdienstverlening” is set in lead; each gap is a place it may break.
7syllables

overheidsdienstverlening

Linguistic Analysis

Syllables

o-ver-heids-dienst-ver-le-ning

Pronunciation

/oːvərˈɦɛitsdiːnstfərˈleːnɪŋ/

Stress

010011

Morphemes

overheids + dienst + verlening

The word *overheidsdienstverlening* is a complex Dutch noun formed by compounding several morphemes. Syllabification follows vowel-based rules, keeping consonant clusters intact where possible. Primary stress falls on the 'dienst' syllable. The word refers to the provision of public services.

Definitions

noun
  1. 1

    The provision of services by the government.

    Provision of public services

    “De overheidsdienstverlening is de laatste jaren verbeterd.”

    “Klachten over de overheidsdienstverlening nemen toe.”

Stress pattern

Primary stress falls on the 'dienst' syllable. The final syllable 'ning' receives a slight secondary stress.

Syllables

5
o-ver/oːvər/
heids/ɦɛits/
dienst/diːnst/
ver/fər/
le-ning/leːnɪŋ/

o-ver — Open syllable, initial syllable. Vowel is long.. heids — Closed syllable. Contains the 'ds' cluster.. dienst — Closed syllable, primary stressed syllable. Contains the 'ds' cluster.. ver — Open syllable, reduced vowel sound.. le-ning — Closed syllable, final syllable. Contains a diphthong.

Vowel-Based Division

Syllables are formed around vowel sounds.

Consonant Cluster Handling

Consonant clusters are often kept together within a syllable.

Prefix/Suffix Separation

Prefixes and suffixes are often treated as separate syllables.

  • The 'ds' cluster in 'dienst' can be pronounced slightly differently by some speakers.
  • The pronunciation of the 'ver-' prefix can be reduced to a schwa.
Analysis by gemma3:27b · 6/6/2025

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