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vergunningverlening

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

6 syllables
19 characters
Dutch
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vergunningverlening

Linguistic Analysis

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

noun
  1. 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

6
ver/vər/
gun/ɣʏn/
ning/nɪŋ/
ver/vər/
le/lə/
ning/nɪŋ/

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.

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.
Analysis by gemma3:27b · 6/12/2025

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