Hyphenation ofcapaciteitsuitbreidingen

Dutch Word Analysis: capaciteitsuitbreidingen

1. Examination & Pronunciation:

The word "capaciteitsuitbreidingen" is a complex Dutch noun meaning "capacity expansions". It's formed through compounding and derivation, typical of Dutch morphology. Pronunciation involves a series of vowel and consonant clusters, requiring careful syllabification.

2. Syllable Division:

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

3. Morphemic Analysis:

• Prefix: uit- (Dutch, meaning 'out', 'expanded', 'extended'). Function: Prefix indicating expansion or extension.
• Root: capaciteit (Dutch, from Latin capacitas meaning 'capacity'). Function: Noun, the core concept.
• Suffix: -s (Dutch, plural marker). Function: Indicates multiple expansions.
• Suffix: -uitbreidingen (Dutch, derived from uitbreiding meaning 'expansion'). Function: Noun, derived from the verb uitbreiden (to expand).

4. Stress Identification:

The primary stress falls on the antepenultimate syllable: brei-dingen.

5. Phonetic Transcription:

/kapa.tsiˈtɛits.œyt.brɛi̯.diŋ.ən/

6. Edge Case Review:

Dutch allows for complex consonant clusters, which can sometimes pose challenges in syllabification. However, the rules generally favor breaking syllables before vowel sounds. The 'ts' cluster is treated as a single unit.

7. Grammatical Role:

The word is exclusively a noun. As a noun, the stress pattern remains consistent.

8. Definition & Semantics:

• Word: capaciteitsuitbreidingen
• Grammatical Category: Noun (plural)
• English Translation: capacity expansions
• Synonyms: verdere uitbreidingen (further expansions), vergrotingen (enlargements)
• Antonyms: capaciteitsverminderingen (capacity reductions), inkrimpingen (shrinkages)
• Examples:
  • "De capaciteitsuitbreidingen van de luchthaven zijn noodzakelijk." (The capacity expansions of the airport are necessary.)
  • "Door de capaciteitsuitbreidingen kan de vraag beter worden opgevangen." (Due to the capacity expansions, the demand can be better accommodated.)

9. Phonological Comparison:

• universiteiten (universities): /ynivərsiˈtɛitən/ - Syllable division: u-ni-ver-si-tei-ten. Similar structure with multiple suffixes and vowel clusters. Stress on the antepenultimate syllable.
• mogelijkheden (possibilities): /mo.ɣəˈlɛi̯.kə.də(n)/ - Syllable division: mo-ge-lijk-he-den. Similar suffixation and vowel sequences. Stress on the antepenultimate syllable.
• activiteiten (activities): /aktiˈvi.tɛi̯.tən/ - Syllable division: ac-ti-vi-tei-ten. Similar structure with a compound root and suffixes. Stress on the antepenultimate syllable.

The consistent stress pattern on the antepenultimate syllable in these words demonstrates a common feature of Dutch noun morphology.

10. Division Rules:

• Vowel-Based Division: Syllables are generally divided around vowel sounds.
• Consonant Cluster Handling: Consonant clusters are often maintained within a syllable, unless they are easily separable by a vowel.
• Morpheme Boundaries: Syllable division often respects morpheme boundaries, but this is not a strict rule.

11. Special Considerations:

The 'ts' cluster is treated as a single unit, influencing the syllabification. The length of the word and the number of suffixes require careful application of the rules to avoid incorrect divisions.

12. Alternative Pronunciations/Regional Variations:

Regional variations in vowel pronunciation might exist, but they generally do not affect the core syllabification.