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overwerkvergunning

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

6 syllables
18 characters
Dutch
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6syllables

overwerkvergunning

Linguistic Analysis

Syllables

o-ver-werk-ver-gun-ning

Pronunciation

/oːvərˈʋɛrkfərˈɣʏnɪŋ/

Stress

010010

Morphemes

over- + werk + vergunning

The word 'overwerkvergunning' is a Dutch noun meaning 'overtime work permit'. It is divided into five syllables: o-ver-werk-ver-gun-ning, with primary stress on 'werk'. The syllabification follows Dutch rules prioritizing vowel sounds and avoiding splitting diphthongs. It is a compound word formed from the prefix 'over-', the root 'werk', the prefix 'ver-', and the suffix '-gunning'.

Definitions

noun
  1. 1

    A permit to work overtime.

    Overtime work permit.

    Hij heeft een overwerkvergunning aangevraagd.

    De overwerkvergunning is goedgekeurd.

Stress pattern

Primary stress falls on the third syllable 'werk'. Dutch stress generally falls on the first syllable of a constituent, but in compounds, it often shifts to the first element of the final constituent.

Syllables

5
o-ver/oːvər/
werk/ʋɛrk/
ver/fər/
gun/ɣʏn/
ning/nɪŋ/

o-ver Open syllable, vowel followed by consonant.. werk Closed syllable, consonant cluster followed by vowel.. ver Open syllable, vowel preceded by consonant.. gun Closed syllable, vowel followed by consonant cluster.. ning Closed syllable, vowel followed by consonant cluster.

Vowel-Consonant

Syllables are generally divided after vowels.

Consonant Cluster

Consonant clusters are often maintained within a syllable, especially when followed by a vowel.

  • Compound word syllabification allows for some flexibility, but the provided breakdown is the most common and phonologically justifiable.
  • Regional variations in pronunciation might slightly reduce unstressed vowels, but do not alter the syllabification.
Analysis by gemma3:27b · 6/20/2025

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