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overheidstoestemming

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

6 syllables
20 characters
Dutch
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6syllables

overheidtoestemming

Linguistic Analysis

Syllables

o-ver-heid-toes-tem-ming

Pronunciation

/oːvərˈɦɛitstœstɛmɪŋ/

Stress

010010

Morphemes

over- + toestemming + heid

The word *overheidstoestemming* is a compound noun syllabified based on vowel sounds and consonant clusters, with primary stress on the penultimate syllable. It's composed of a prefix, root, and suffix, each contributing to its meaning of 'government permission'.

Definitions

noun
  1. 1

    Permission granted by the government.

    Government permission

    De bouw kan pas beginnen na de overheidstoestemming.

    Ze hebben overheidstoestemming aangevraagd voor het project.

Stress pattern

Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('tem'). The stress pattern is typical for Dutch nouns.

Syllables

5
o-ver/oːvər/
heid/ɦɛit/
toes/tœs/
tem/tɛm/
ming/mɪŋ/

o-ver Open syllable, initial syllable, vowel followed by a consonant cluster.. heid Closed syllable, containing a diphthong and ending in a consonant.. toes Closed syllable, vowel followed by a consonant cluster.. tem Closed syllable, vowel followed by a consonant.. ming Closed syllable, vowel followed by a nasal consonant cluster.

Vowel-Based Division

Syllables are formed around vowel sounds.

Consonant Cluster Rule

Consonant clusters are kept together within a syllable unless easily separable.

Morpheme Boundary Rule

Morpheme boundaries often coincide with syllable boundaries.

Penultimate Stress Rule

Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable.

  • The 'st' clusters are treated as single units within syllables.
  • The suffix '-heid' is typically a single syllable.
Analysis by gemma3:27b · 6/9/2025

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