vergunningverlening
Syllables
ver-gun-ning-ver-le-ning
Pronunciation
/vərˈɣʏnɪŋvərˈleːnɪŋ/
Stress
001001
Morphemes
ver- + gunning + -ningverlening
The word 'vergunningverlening' is a Dutch noun meaning 'granting of permits'. It is divided into six syllables: ver-gun-ning-ver-le-ning, with primary stress on the third syllable from the end ('ning'). It's a compound word with Germanic roots, formed from a prefix, root, and multiple suffixes. Syllabification follows Dutch rules favoring open syllables and maintaining consonant clusters.
Definitions
- 1
The act of granting permits or licenses.
Granting of permits/licenses
“De vergunningverlening is vertraagd.”
“Zij is verantwoordelijk voor de vergunningverlening.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the antepenultimate syllable ('ning').
Syllables
ver — Open syllable, unstressed. Contains a reduced vowel.. gun — Closed syllable, unstressed. Contains a rounded vowel.. ning — Closed syllable, primary stress. Contains a short vowel and the 'ng' cluster.. ver — Open syllable, unstressed. Contains a reduced vowel.. le — Open syllable, unstressed. Contains a schwa.. ning — Closed syllable, primary stress. Contains a short vowel and the 'ng' cluster.
Word Parts
Similar Words
Open Syllable Preference
Dutch favors syllables ending in vowels.
Consonant Cluster Handling
Consonant clusters are maintained unless easily separable.
Prefix/Suffix Separation
Prefixes and suffixes are often treated as separate syllables.
Stress Placement
Primary stress usually falls on the antepenultimate syllable.
- The pronunciation of 'ver-' can be reduced to a schwa.
- Regional variations in vowel pronunciation may occur.
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