Hyphenation ofbestuursbevoegdheden

Linguistic Analysis of "bestuursbevoegdheden" (Dutch)

1. Examination & Pronunciation:

The word "bestuursbevoegdheden" is a complex Dutch noun meaning "powers of administration/governance." It's a compound word, typical of Dutch, and its pronunciation involves several consonant clusters and vowel qualities characteristic of the language.

2. Syllable Division:

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

3. Morphemic Analysis:

• bestuur-: Root. Origin: Germanic (related to "besturen" - to govern, manage). Function: Noun stem relating to governance.
• s-: Linking morpheme. Origin: Germanic. Function: Connects the root to the following element.
• bevoegd-: Root. Origin: Germanic (related to "bevoegd" - competent, authorized). Function: Adjectival stem relating to authority.
• heden: Suffix. Origin: Germanic. Function: Forms the plural noun.

4. Stress Identification:

The primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable: "be-voegd-he-den".

5. Phonetic Transcription:

/bəˈstʏrsbəˈvoːɣdə(n)/

6. Edge Case Review:

Dutch syllabification can be tricky with consonant clusters. The "st" and "rs" clusters are generally kept together within a syllable. The final "-heden" is a common plural suffix and is treated as a single unit.

7. Grammatical Role:

The word is primarily a noun. Syllabification remains consistent regardless of grammatical function, as the word doesn't undergo significant morphological changes when used in different contexts.

8. Definition & Semantics:

• Word: bestuursbevoegdheden
• Grammatical Category: Noun (plural)
• English Translation: powers of administration, powers of governance, administrative powers
• Synonyms: bevoegdheden, machtsbevoegdheden (powers of authority)
• Antonyms: onbevoegdheden (lack of powers)
• Examples:
  • "De gemeente heeft ruime bestuursbevoegdheden." (The municipality has extensive powers of administration.)
  • "De wet bepaalt de grenzen van de bestuursbevoegdheden." (The law determines the limits of the powers of governance.)

9. Phonological Comparison:

• bestuurders: /bəˈstʏrdərs/ - Syllables: be-stuur-ders. Similar structure, with the "st" cluster remaining intact.
• bevoegdheid: /bəˈvoːɣdəhɛit/ - Syllables: be-voegd-heid. Similar root and suffix, demonstrating consistent syllabification.
• overheden: /oːvərˈheːdə(n)/ - Syllables: o-ver-he-den. Shares the "-heden" suffix, showing consistent treatment of this plural marker.

10. Division Rules:

• Vowel-centric: Syllables are built around vowel sounds.
• Consonant Cluster Preservation: Consonant clusters like "st" and "rs" are generally not broken up.
• Suffix Separation: Suffixes like "-heden" are treated as single units.

11. Special Considerations:

The pronunciation of the "g" in "bevoegdheden" can vary regionally, sometimes being pronounced as a softer /ɣ/ sound. This doesn't affect the syllabification, however.