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verfijningsregeling

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

6 syllables
19 characters
Dutch
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verfijningsregeling

Linguistic Analysis

Syllables

ver-fijn-ings-re-ge-ling

Pronunciation

/vərˈfɛinɪŋs.rəɣə.lɪŋ/

Stress

010000

Morphemes

ver- + fijn- + -ingsreling

The word 'verfijningsregeling' is a compound noun syllabified based on Dutch rules favoring open syllables and preserving consonant clusters. The primary stress falls on 'fijn', and the word consists of a prefix, root, and multiple suffixes indicating refinement and regulation.

Definitions

noun
  1. 1

    A system or regulation for refinement or improvement.

    Refinement regulation, refinement scheme.

    De overheid heeft een nieuwe verfijningsregeling ingevoerd.

    Deze verfijningsregeling is bedoeld om de kwaliteit te verbeteren.

Stress pattern

Primary stress falls on the third syllable, 'fijn'. Dutch stress is generally weak, but 'fijn' receives the strongest emphasis in this compound word.

Syllables

6
ver/vər/
fijn/fɛin/
ings/ɪŋs/
re/rə/
ge/ɣə/
ling/lɪŋ/

ver Open syllable, unstressed.. fijn Closed syllable, primary stressed.. ings Closed syllable, unstressed.. re Open syllable, unstressed.. ge Open syllable, unstressed.. ling Closed syllable, unstressed.

Open Syllable Preference

Dutch favors open syllables (CV), leading to divisions like 'ver-' and 're-'

Consonant Cluster Preservation

Consonant clusters like 'ng' are kept together to maintain pronounceability.

Compound Word Syllabification

The word is broken down based on its constituent parts, applying the other rules to each part.

  • The 'ij' digraph requires specific pronunciation rules (/ɛi̯/).
  • The soft 'g' sound /ɣ/ influences pronunciation.
  • Dutch stress is generally weak and predictable, but the primary stress on 'fijn' is important.
Analysis by gemma3:27b · 6/12/2025

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