Hyphenation ofburgemeestersfunctie

Dutch Word Analysis: burgemeestersfunctie

1. Examination & Pronunciation:

The word "burgemeestersfunctie" is a compound noun in Dutch, meaning "mayor's function" or "the function of mayor." It's a relatively long word, and its pronunciation involves several consonant clusters, which are common in Dutch.

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:

• burgemeester: (Root) - "mayor". Origin: Middle Dutch burghermēstere, from burgher ("citizen") + mestre ("master").
• -s: (Suffix) - Genitive marker, indicating possession or relation. Origin: Germanic.
• -functie: (Suffix) - "function". Origin: Latin functio (performance, execution).

4. Stress Identification:

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

5. Phonetic Transcription:

/ˈbʏrɣəmeːstərsfʏŋkʃə/

6. Edge Case Review:

Dutch allows for some flexibility in syllabification, particularly with consonant clusters. However, the division presented here is the most common and phonologically justifiable.

7. Grammatical Role:

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

8. Definition & Semantics:

• Definition: The position or duties of a mayor.
• Translation: Mayor's function, office of mayor.
• Grammatical Category: Noun (feminine)
• Synonyms: ambtsfunctie van burgemeester
• Antonyms: None directly applicable.
• Examples:
  • "Ze bekleedt de burgemeestersfunctie met veel toewijding." (She holds the mayor's function with great dedication.)
  • "De burgemeestersfunctie is een verantwoordelijke taak." (The mayor's function is a responsible task.)

9. Phonological Comparison:

• werksituatie: (work situation) - wer-si-tu-a-tie. Similar syllable structure with vowel-consonant alternation.
• universiteitsgebouw: (university building) - u-ni-ver-si-teits-ge-bouw. Long compound noun, similar stress pattern.
• gemeenteraadslid: (municipal council member) - ge-meen-te-raads-lid. Complex consonant clusters, similar syllabification challenges.

The differences in syllable division arise from the specific consonant clusters and vowel sequences within each word. Dutch syllabification aims to maximize onsets (consonant sounds at the beginning of a syllable) while avoiding breaking up diphthongs.

10. Syllable Analysis & Rules:

The following details the syllable breakdown, IPA transcription, and rules applied for each syllable.

• bur: /bʏr/ - Open syllable. Rule: Vowel followed by consonant(s). Exception: The 'r' is often vocalized in Dutch, but here it's a clear consonant.
• ge: /ɣə/ - Open syllable. Rule: Vowel preceded by consonant.
• mees: /meːs/ - Closed syllable. Rule: Vowel followed by consonant cluster.
• ters: /tərs/ - Closed syllable. Rule: Vowel followed by consonant cluster.
• func: /fʏŋk/ - Closed syllable. Rule: Vowel followed by consonant cluster.
• tie: /ʃə/ - Open syllable. Rule: Vowel preceded by consonant.

11. Special Considerations:

The 'g' in "ge-" is a voiced velar fricative /ɣ/, which is a common pronunciation in Dutch. The 'r' sound can vary regionally, sometimes being more uvular.