Hyphenation ofbeeldschermbesturing

Dutch Word Analysis: beeldschermbesturing

1. Examination & Pronunciation:

The word "beeldschermbesturing" (image screen control) is a compound noun in Dutch. Its pronunciation involves a sequence of consonant clusters and vowel sounds typical of the language.

2. Syllable Division:

Following Dutch syllabification rules, which prioritize vowel sounds and avoid splitting diphthongs or consonant clusters where possible, the word is divided as follows (see JSON output for the orthographic representation).

3. Morphemic Analysis:

• beeld-: Root. Origin: Germanic (related to "beeld" meaning 'image', 'picture'). Morphological function: Denotes the visual aspect.
• scherm-: Root. Origin: Germanic (related to "scherm" meaning 'screen'). Morphological function: Denotes the display surface.
• be-: Prefix. Origin: Germanic. Morphological function: Intensifier or causative (in this case, forming a noun related to controlling the screen).
• stur-: Root. Origin: Germanic (related to "sturen" meaning 'to steer', 'to control'). Morphological function: Denotes the action of controlling.
• -ing: Suffix. Origin: Germanic. Morphological function: Nominalization (turns a verb into a noun, indicating the process or result of controlling).

4. Stress Identification:

Dutch stress is generally on the penultimate (second-to-last) syllable. In this case, the primary stress falls on "-ing".

5. Phonetic Transcription:

/ˈbeːlt.sxɛrm.bəˈstyː.rɪŋ/

6. Edge Case Review:

Dutch allows for complex consonant clusters, which can sometimes pose challenges in syllabification. However, the rules generally favor keeping clusters intact within a syllable unless they are exceptionally difficult to pronounce.

7. Grammatical Role:

"beeldschermbesturing" functions solely as a noun. As a noun, the stress pattern remains consistent.

8. Definition & Semantics:

• Definition: The control of an image screen; the system or process used to manage the display on a screen.
• Grammatical Category: Noun (de beeldschermbesturing)
• Translation: Screen control, display control
• Synonyms: schermaansturing (screen steering), schermregeling (screen regulation)
• Antonyms: None directly applicable.
• Examples:
  • "De beeldschermbesturing reageert traag." (The screen control is responding slowly.)
  • "Ik heb problemen met de beeldschermbesturing van mijn computer." (I'm having problems with the screen control of my computer.)

9. Phonological Comparison:

• televisie: /te.ləˈvi.zi/ - Syllable division: te-le-vi-sie. Similar structure with multiple syllables and vowel-consonant alternation. Stress on the penultimate syllable.
• computerprogramma: /kɔm.pyː.tər.proˈɡram.ma/ - Syllable division: com-pu-ter-pro-gram-ma. Longer compound noun, also with penultimate stress.
• radiocommunicatie: /raː.di.o.kɔ.my.niˈkaː.tsi/ - Syllable division: ra-di-o-com-mu-ni-ka-tie. Complex consonant clusters, similar to "beeldschermbesturing", but with more syllables.

10. Division Rules:

• Vowel Peak: Each syllable must contain a vowel sound.
• Consonant Cluster Preservation: Consonant clusters are generally kept together within a syllable unless they are exceptionally difficult to pronounce.
• Penultimate Stress: Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable in most Dutch words.
• Compound Word Syllabification: Compound words are syllabified as if they were separate words joined together.

11. Special Considerations:

The "sch" digraph is treated as a single consonant sound in Dutch, influencing the syllabification. The "st" cluster is also maintained within a syllable.

12. Alternative Pronunciations/Regional Variations:

Regional variations in Dutch pronunciation exist, but they generally do not significantly alter the syllabification of this word. Some speakers might slightly reduce the vowel sounds in unstressed syllables.