Hyphenation ofcommunicatietechnieken

Dutch Word Analysis: communicatietechnieken

1. Examination & Pronunciation:

The word communicatietechnieken (communication techniques) is a compound noun in Dutch. Its pronunciation involves a series of vowel and consonant clusters typical of Dutch, requiring careful syllabification. The word is relatively long and complex, posing challenges for accurate division.

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:

• communicatie-: Root, derived from Latin communicatio (sharing, communication). Function: Noun base.
• techniek-: Root, derived from Greek technē (art, skill, craft). Function: Noun base.
• -en: Suffix, plural marker for nouns. Function: Grammatical number.

4. Stress Identification:

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

5. Phonetic Transcription:

/kɔmy.ni.kaː.ti.ˈteːx.ni.kən/

6. Edge Case Review:

Dutch allows for complex consonant clusters, which can influence syllabification. The 'ct' cluster in communicatietechnieken is a typical example. The 'sch' cluster is also important.

7. Grammatical Role:

The word is a noun. As a noun, the stress pattern remains consistent. If it were hypothetically used as a verb (which is uncommon), the stress might shift slightly, but the syllabification would largely remain the same.

8. Definition & Semantics:

• Definition: Communication techniques; methods and skills used for effective communication.
• Grammatical Category: Noun (de)
• Translation: Communication techniques
• Synonyms: communicatiemethoden, communicatiestrategieën
• Antonyms: (Difficult to provide direct antonyms, as it's a method, not a state)
• Examples:
  • "De cursus behandelt verschillende communicatietechnieken." (The course covers various communication techniques.)
  • "Communicatietechnieken zijn essentieel in de klantenservice." (Communication techniques are essential in customer service.)

9. Phonological Comparison:

• informatie: in-for-ma-tie (similar vowel structure, stress on penultimate syllable)
• organisatie: or-ga-ni-sa-tie (similar consonant clusters, stress on penultimate syllable)
• participatie: par-ti-ci-pa-tie (similar vowel length and stress pattern)

The syllable division in communicatietechnieken is consistent with these words, demonstrating the application of Dutch syllabification rules based on vowel sounds and permissible consonant clusters. The length and complexity of communicatietechnieken simply require more divisions.

10. Syllable Analysis & Rules Applied:

The following details the syllable breakdown, rules applied, and potential exceptions:

• co: /ko/ - Open syllable. Rule: Vowel followed by consonant.
• mu: /my/ - Open syllable. Rule: Vowel followed by consonant.
• ni: /ni/ - Open syllable. Rule: Vowel followed by consonant.
• ca: /kaː/ - Open syllable. Rule: Vowel followed by consonant.
• ti: /ti/ - Open syllable. Rule: Vowel followed by consonant.
• te: /teː/ - Open syllable. Rule: Vowel followed by consonant.
• ch: /x/ - Consonant cluster, treated as a single onset for the following syllable.
• ni: /ni/ - Open syllable. Rule: Vowel following consonant cluster.
• ken: /kən/ - Closed syllable. Rule: Vowel followed by consonant cluster.

11. Special Considerations:

The 'sch' cluster is treated as a single unit for syllabification purposes, even though it consists of three letters. The long vowel sounds (indicated by 'aa', 'ee', 'oo', 'uu') influence the syllable weight and stress placement.