vergunningsstelsels
Syllables
ver-gun-nings-stel-sels
Pronunciation
/vərˈɣʏnɪŋs təˈsɛls/
Stress
00110
Morphemes
ver- + gun + -ningsstelsels
The word 'vergunningsstelsels' is a complex Dutch noun divided into five syllables: ver-gun-nings-stel-sels. It features a Germanic prefix 'ver-', root 'gun', and multiple suffixes. Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable 'stel'. Syllabification follows Dutch rules prioritizing vowel peaks and avoiding unnecessary consonant cluster breaks.
Definitions
- 1
Systems of permits or licenses.
Permit systems, licensing systems.
“De gemeente is verantwoordelijk voor de vergunningsstelsels.”
“Er zijn veranderingen in de vergunningsstelsels aangekondigd.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('stel'). The 'nings' syllable also receives some emphasis, but is less prominent than 'stel'.
Syllables
ver — Open syllable, containing the prefix. Unstressed.. gun — Closed syllable, containing the root. Unstressed.. nings — Closed syllable, containing the first suffix. Primary stressed.. stel — Open syllable, containing part of the second suffix. Primary stressed.. sels — Closed syllable, containing the final part of the second suffix. Unstressed.
Word Parts
Vowel Peak
Each syllable contains a vowel sound.
Consonant Cluster Avoidance
Consonant clusters are kept together unless they are complex.
Penultimate Stress
Dutch generally stresses the penultimate syllable.
- The 'ng' cluster is treated as a single unit.
- Regional variations in the pronunciation of 's' (/s/ or /z/).
- The word is exclusively a noun; no significant syllabification shifts occur with other parts of speech.
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