Hyphenation ofbegeleidingsdocument

Dutch Word Analysis: begeleidingsdocument

1. Examination & Pronunciation:

The word "begeleidingsdocument" is a compound noun in Dutch. It's pronounced with a relatively even stress distribution, though the penultimate syllable receives slightly more emphasis. The 'g' is a voiced velar fricative /ɣ/, and the 'ei' is a diphthong /ɛi/.

2. Syllable Division:

Following Dutch syllabification rules, which generally favor open syllables (CV) and avoid breaking up diphthongs or consonant clusters where possible, the word divides as follows (see JSON output for the orthographic representation).

3. Morphemic Analysis:

• be-: Prefix (Germanic origin). Function: Indicates accompaniment or providing something.
• geleid-: Root (from geleiden - to guide, Germanic origin). Function: Core meaning related to guidance.
• -ings-: Suffix (Dutch, Germanic origin). Function: Forms a noun from a verb, indicating a process or result (gerund/nominalization).
• -document: Root (Latin origin, via French). Function: Refers to a written or printed paper containing information.

4. Stress Identification:

The primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable: "be-ge-lei-dings-do-cu-ment". The stress is relatively weak and distributed, but "do-cu" receives the most emphasis.

5. Phonetic Transcription:

/bə.ɣəˈlɛi̯.dɪŋs.dɔ.ky.mɛnt/

6. Edge Case Review:

Dutch allows for some flexibility in compound word stress, but the penultimate syllable rule is generally followed. The 'ng' cluster is treated as a single unit for syllabification.

7. Grammatical Role:

The word is exclusively a noun. Syllabification and stress remain consistent regardless of its grammatical function within a sentence.

8. Definition & Semantics:

• Definition: A document providing guidance or accompaniment.
• Translation: Accompanying document, supporting document.
• Grammatical Category: Noun (de)
• Synonyms: ondersteunend document (supporting document), bijvoegend document (additional document)
• Antonyms: hoofddocument (main document)
• Examples:
  • "Het begeleidingsdocument bevatte belangrijke informatie." (The accompanying document contained important information.)
  • "Stuur het begeleidingsdocument samen met de aanvraag." (Send the accompanying document along with the application.)

9. Phonological Comparison:

• verantwoordelijkheid (responsibility): ver-an-t-woor-de-lijk-heid. Similar structure with prefixes and suffixes. Stress pattern is also on the penultimate syllable.
• informatieblad (information sheet): in-for-ma-tie-blad. A simpler compound, but demonstrates the CV syllable structure common in Dutch.
• werkloosheidsuitkering (unemployment benefit): werk-loos-heids-uit-ke-ring. A longer compound, showing how Dutch can string together multiple morphemes. Stress is distributed, but the penultimate syllable is prominent.

The differences in syllable division arise from the varying lengths and complexities of the morphemes involved. "begeleidingsdocument" has a longer root and a more complex suffix than the other examples.

10. Alternative Pronunciations/Regional Variations:

Regional variations in Dutch pronunciation exist, particularly in the realization of vowels. However, these variations generally do not affect the core syllabification rules. Some speakers might slightly reduce the vowel in the unstressed syllables.

11. Division Rules Applied:

• Onset Maximization: Consonant clusters are kept together as onsets whenever possible (e.g., "do-cu").
• Open Syllable Preference: Dutch favors open syllables (CV) over closed syllables (CVC).
• Diphthong Preservation: Diphthongs like "ei" are not broken across syllable boundaries.
• Compound Word Syllabification: Compound words are syllabified based on the individual morphemes.