Hyphenation ofcomputerconfiguraties

Dutch Word Analysis: computerconfiguraties

1. Examination & Pronunciation:

The word "computerconfiguraties" is a compound noun in Dutch, meaning "computer configurations". It's pronounced with a relatively even stress distribution, though the penultimate syllable receives slightly more emphasis. The 'g' is a voiced velar fricative /ɣ/, and the 'u' is a rounded high front vowel /ʏ/.

2. Syllable Division:

Following Dutch syllabification rules, which generally favor open syllables (CV) and avoid leaving single consonants at the beginning of a syllable, the word breaks down as follows (see "syllable_division" in the JSON output).

3. Morphemic Analysis:

• computer - Root (English origin, via German, ultimately from Latin computare 'to calculate'). Function: Noun.
• configuratie - Root (French origin, from configuration, ultimately from Latin configurare 'to shape, form'). Function: Noun.
• -s - Suffix (Dutch). Function: Plural marker.

4. Stress Identification:

The primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable: "cu-ra-ties". Dutch stress is generally penultimate, but compound words can exhibit more complex patterns.

5. Phonetic Transcription:

/kɔmˈpʏtərkɔnfiɣyˈraːtsis/

6. Edge Case Review:

Dutch allows for complex consonant clusters, which can influence syllabification. The 'conf' cluster is a typical example. The 'ties' ending is a common plural suffix and doesn't present a significant challenge.

7. Grammatical Role:

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

8. Definition & Semantics:

• Definition: Computer configurations; the arrangement and settings of computer hardware and software.
• Grammatical Category: Noun (plural)
• Translation: Computer configurations
• Synonyms: computerinstellingen (computer settings), computeropstellingen (computer setups)
• Antonyms: None directly applicable.
• Examples:
  • "De IT-afdeling beheert de computerconfiguraties." (The IT department manages the computer configurations.)
  • "We moeten de computerconfiguraties aanpassen." (We need to adjust the computer configurations.)

9. Phonological Comparison:

• universiteiten (universities): /ˌyˌniːvərsiˈtɛitə(n)/ - Syllable division: u-ni-ver-si-tei-ten. Similar in having multiple syllables and a plural suffix.
• problematiek (problematic issues): /proːbleˈmaːtik/ - Syllable division: pro-ble-ma-tiek. Similar in having a complex consonant cluster and a suffix.
• informatievoorziening (information provision): /ˌɪnforˈmaːtsiˌfoːrˈziːnɪŋ/ - Syllable division: in-for-ma-tie-voor-zie-ning. Demonstrates the typical Dutch pattern of compounding and stress on the penultimate syllable of a component.

10. Division Rules:

• Onset Maximization: Consonant clusters are generally kept together in the onset of a syllable (e.g., 'comp', 'conf').
• Open Syllable Preference: Dutch favors open syllables (CV) over closed syllables (CVC).
• Vowel Break: Each vowel nucleus generally forms the core of a syllable.
• Suffix Separation: Suffixes are typically separated into their own syllables.

11. Special Considerations:

The compound nature of the word requires careful consideration of stress and syllable boundaries between the constituent parts. The 'g' sound can be a source of variation in pronunciation, but doesn't affect syllabification.