verblijfsvergunning
Syllables
ver-blijfs-ver-gun-ning
Pronunciation
/vərˈblɛifsfərɣʏnɪŋ/
Stress
01011
Morphemes
ver- + blijf- + -vergunning
The word 'verblijfsvergunning' is a compound noun syllabified based on vowel sounds and consonant clusters, with primary stress on the second syllable ('blijfs'). It consists of the prefix 'ver-', the root 'blijf-', and the suffix '-vergunning'. The syllabification follows standard Dutch rules, avoiding single-consonant syllable starts and keeping digraphs intact.
Definitions
- 1
A document granting permission to reside in a country.
Residence permit
“Hij heeft een verblijfsvergunning aangevraagd.”
“De verblijfsvergunning is verlopen.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the second syllable ('blijfs'). The stress pattern is typical for Dutch compound nouns.
Syllables
ver — Open syllable, initial syllable, vowel followed by a consonant.. blijfs — Closed syllable, contains a diphthong 'ij' and a final consonant cluster 'fs'.. ver — Open syllable, vowel followed by a consonant.. gun — Closed syllable, vowel followed by a consonant.. ning — Closed syllable, vowel followed by a consonant cluster 'ng'.
Word Parts
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Vowel-Based Division
Syllables are formed around vowel sounds.
Consonant Cluster Rule
Consonant clusters are kept together within a syllable.
Digraph Rule
Digraphs (like 'ij') are not split across syllables.
Avoid Single Initial Consonant
Avoid starting a syllable with a single consonant if it can be attached to the preceding vowel.
- The 'ij' digraph is treated as a single vowel sound.
- The 'f' in 'verblijfs' is attached to the preceding vowel to avoid a single-consonant syllable start.
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