Hyphenation ofcommunicatiemogelijkheid

Dutch Word Analysis: communicatiemogelijkheid

1. Examination & Pronunciation:

The word "communicatiemogelijkheid" (communication possibility) is a complex noun in Dutch, formed through compounding. Its pronunciation involves a series of vowel and consonant clusters, typical of Dutch morphology.

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 exact orthographic representation).

3. Morphemic Analysis:

• communicatie-: Prefix/Root - Derived from Latin communicatio (sharing, communication). Function: Core meaning of communication.
• -mogelijk-: Root - Germanic origin, meaning 'possible'.
• -heid: Suffix - Dutch suffix denoting a state or quality (akin to English '-ness' or '-ity'). Origin: Germanic. Function: Noun-forming suffix.

4. Stress Identification:

The primary stress falls on the antepenultimate syllable (the third syllable from the end): "mo-ge-lijk-heid".

5. Phonetic Transcription:

/kɔmy.ni.kaː.ti.mə.ɣə.lɛi̯k.hɛit/

6. Edge Case Review:

Dutch allows for some flexibility in syllable division, particularly with consonant clusters. However, the division presented here adheres to the principle of maximizing onsets (consonant-vowel syllables).

7. Grammatical Role:

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

8. Definition & Semantics:

• Definition: The possibility of communication; the ability to communicate.
• Grammatical Category: Noun (de communicatiemogelijkheid)
• Translation: Communication possibility
• Synonyms: communicatiekans, contactmogelijkheid
• Antonyms: communicatieonmogelijkheid
• Examples:
  • "Er is een communicatiemogelijkheid via e-mail." (There is a communication possibility via email.)
  • "De communicatiemogelijkheid werd beperkt door de storing." (The communication possibility was limited by the malfunction.)

9. Phonological Comparison:

• similariteit (similarity): si-mi-la-ri-teit - Similar vowel structure and suffixation.
• realiteit (reality): re-a-li-teit - Similar suffixation and vowel patterns.
• activiteit (activity): ak-ti-vi-teit - Similar suffixation and consonant clusters.

The differences in syllable division arise from the varying consonant clusters preceding vowels. "communicatiemogelijkheid" has more complex clusters, requiring more syllables to accommodate the phonotactic constraints of Dutch.

10. Division Rules:

• Onset Maximization: Dutch prefers to create syllables with onsets (consonant-vowel) whenever possible.
• Vowel Grouping: Diphthongs and triphthongs are kept within a single syllable.
• Consonant Cluster Resolution: Consonant clusters are broken up based on sonority, with less sonorous consonants forming the coda (final part) of a syllable and more sonorous ones starting the next syllable.

11. Special Considerations:

The 'ie' digraph is a diphthong and is always kept within a single syllable. The 'sch' cluster is treated as a single unit in some pronunciations, but here it's split due to the following vowel.

12. Alternative Pronunciations/Regional Variations:

Regional variations in pronunciation might affect the precise realization of vowels, but the core syllable division remains consistent. Some speakers might slightly reduce vowels in unstressed syllables.