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verkoopdoelstelling

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

5 syllables
19 characters
Dutch
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verkoopdoestelling

Linguistic Analysis

Syllables

ver-koop-doe-stel-ling

Pronunciation

/vərˈkoːpˌdoːlˈstɛlɪŋ/

Stress

00100

Morphemes

ver- + koop + -doelstelling

The word 'verkoopdoelstelling' is a Dutch compound noun divided into five syllables: ver-koop-doe-stel-ling. It consists of the prefix 'ver-', the root 'koop', and the suffix '-doelstelling'. The primary stress falls on the third syllable ('doe'). Syllabification follows Dutch rules prioritizing open syllables and maintaining consonant clusters.

Definitions

noun
  1. 1

    A sales target or objective.

    Sales objective

    De verkoopdoelstelling voor het komende kwartaal is ambitieus.

    We moeten onze verkoopdoelstellingen herzien.

Stress pattern

Primary stress falls on the third syllable ('doe'). While Dutch often stresses the first syllable, compound words like this frequently shift the stress to the penultimate syllable.

Syllables

5
ver/vər/
koop/koːp/
doe/doː/
stel/stɛl/
ling/lɪŋ/

ver Open syllable, unstressed.. koop Open syllable, unstressed.. doe Open syllable, stressed.. stel Open syllable, unstressed.. ling Closed syllable, unstressed.

Onset Maximization

Consonant clusters are maintained within syllables unless they violate Dutch phonotactics.

Open Syllable Preference

Dutch favors open syllables (CV) over closed syllables (CVC) when possible.

Compound Word Stress

Stress in compound words often falls on the penultimate syllable.

  • Regional variations in the pronunciation of the 'oo' diphthong may exist, but do not affect syllabification.
  • The compound nature of the word influences stress placement.
Analysis by gemma3:27b · 6/10/2025

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