overwerkvergunning
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
- 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
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.
Word Parts
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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.
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