Hyphenation ofcompositiewedstrijd

Dutch Word Analysis: compositiewedstrijd

1. Examination & Pronunciation:

The word "compositiewedstrijd" (composition competition) is a compound noun in Dutch. Its pronunciation involves a sequence of vowels and consonants typical of Dutch, with potential for vowel reduction in unstressed syllables.

2. Syllable Division:

Following Dutch syllabification rules, which generally favor open syllables (syllables ending in a vowel) and avoid breaking up consonant clusters unless absolutely necessary, the word is divided as follows (see JSON output for the orthographic representation).

3. Morphemic Analysis:

• compositie-: Root, derived from Latin compositionem (meaning 'composition'). Functions as a noun stem.
• -wed-: Root, from the verb wedden (to bet, to compete).
• -strijd: Root, meaning 'struggle', 'contest', 'competition'. Derived from Old Dutch strīda.

4. Stress Identification:

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

5. Phonetic Transcription:

/kɔm.po.ˈzi.ti.ə.ʋɛt.stɾɛit/

6. Edge Case Review:

Dutch allows for some flexibility in vowel reduction in unstressed syllables. The 'i' in 'compositie' might be reduced to a schwa /ə/ in rapid speech. The 'd' at the end of 'wedstrijd' is pronounced as a /t/ due to final devoicing.

7. Grammatical Role:

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

8. Definition & Semantics:

• Definition: A competition for musical or literary compositions.
• Translation: Composition competition
• Grammatical Category: Noun (de compositiewedstrijd)
• Synonyms: compositiewedstrijd, muziekconcours (music competition)
• Antonyms: None directly applicable.
• Examples:
  • "De winnaar van de compositiewedstrijd werd gehuldigd." (The winner of the composition competition was honored.)
  • "Hij deed mee aan een internationale compositiewedstrijd." (He participated in an international composition competition.)

9. Phonological Comparison:

• universiteit (university): /ˌy.ni.vər.si.ˈtɛit/ - Syllable structure similar, with multiple vowels and stress on the penultimate syllable.
• fotografie (photography): /fo.to.ɡra.ˈfi.ə/ - Similar vowel-rich structure and stress pattern.
• bibliotheek (library): /bi.bli.o.ˈteːk/ - Demonstrates the tendency for open syllables and penultimate stress.

The differences lie in the specific vowel qualities and consonant clusters, reflecting the unique phonological inventory of Dutch. "Compositiewedstrijd" has a more complex consonant cluster at the end of the first part, requiring careful syllabification to avoid creating illegal syllable structures.

10. Alternative Pronunciations/Regional Variations:

Regional variations in vowel pronunciation exist in Dutch, but they generally do not affect the core syllabification. Some speakers might pronounce the 'i' in 'compositie' slightly differently, but the syllable division remains the same.

11. Division Rules:

• Rule 1: Open Syllable Preference: Dutch favors creating open syllables whenever possible. This is why "com-po-si-tie" is preferred over "comp-osi-tie".
• Rule 2: Avoid Breaking Consonant Clusters: Consonant clusters are generally kept together within a syllable unless they are exceptionally long or complex.
• Rule 3: Penultimate Stress: The primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable.