overheidsdienstverlening
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
- 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
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.
Word Parts
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.
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