vergunningsaanvragen
Syllables
ver-gun-nings-aan-vra-gen
Pronunciation
/vərˈɣʏnɪŋsɑːnvrɑɣə(n)/
Stress
000100
Morphemes
ver- + gunning + -ningsaanvragen
The word 'vergunningsaanvragen' is a complex Dutch noun meaning 'applications for permits'. It is divided into six syllables: ver-gun-nings-aan-vra-gen, with stress on the antepenultimate syllable. The word is formed from a prefix, root, and multiple suffixes, following typical Dutch morphological patterns. Syllabification prioritizes vowel sounds and avoids breaking up consonant clusters.
Definitions
- 1
Applications for permits; requests for official permission.
Applications for permits
“De gemeente ontvangt veel vergunningsaanvragen.”
“De vergunningsaanvragen werden zorgvuldig beoordeeld.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the antepenultimate syllable ('vra').
Syllables
ver — Open syllable, unstressed.. gun — Closed syllable, unstressed.. nings — Closed syllable, unstressed.. aan — Open syllable, unstressed.. vra — Open syllable, stressed.. gen — Closed syllable, unstressed.
Word Parts
Onset Maximization
Dutch prefers to maximize the onset of a syllable (e.g., 'vr' in 'vergunning').
Vowel-Centric
Syllables are built around vowel sounds.
Avoid Breaking Clusters
Consonant clusters are generally kept together within a syllable.
Suffix Separation
Suffixes are generally separated into their own syllables.
- Consonant cluster 'vr' is treated as a single onset.
- Vowel reduction (schwa) is common in unstressed syllables.
- Regional variations in vowel pronunciation exist but don't alter syllable division significantly.
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