Hyphenation ofconcurrentiegevoelig

Dutch Word Analysis: concurrentiegevoelig

1. Examination & Pronunciation:

The word "concurrentiegevoelig" (competition-sensitive) is a complex Dutch adjective. Its pronunciation involves a series of vowel and consonant clusters typical of Dutch, requiring careful syllabification.

2. Syllable Division:

Following Dutch syllabification rules, which prioritize vowel sounds and avoid splitting diphthongs or consonant clusters where possible, the word breaks down as follows (see "syllable_division" in the JSON output).

3. Morphemic Analysis:

• concurrentie-: Prefix/Root. Derived from Latin concurrentia (competition). Indicates the context of competition.
• ge-: Prefix. Germanic prefix, often indicating a state or quality. In this case, it forms part of the adjectival suffix.
• voelig: Root. Germanic origin, related to voelen (to feel). Indicates sensitivity.

4. Stress Identification:

The primary stress falls on the antepenultimate syllable: "ge-voe-lig".

5. Phonetic Transcription:

/kɔnˈkʏrɛntiɣəˈvøːlɪx/

6. Edge Case Review:

Dutch syllabification can be tricky with consonant clusters. The 'nt' cluster is generally kept together. The 'ge' prefix is often treated as a single syllable, even though it consists of two letters.

7. Grammatical Role:

"concurrentiegevoelig" functions primarily as an adjective. Syllabification and stress remain consistent regardless of its use in a sentence.

8. Definition & Semantics:

• Definition: Easily affected by competition; susceptible to competitive pressures.
• Translation: Competition-sensitive
• Grammatical Category: Adjective
• Synonyms: competitiegevoelig, kwetsbaar voor concurrentie (vulnerable to competition)
• Antonyms: concurrentiebestendig (competition-resistant)
• Examples:
  • "De kleine bedrijven zijn vaak concurrentiegevoelig." (Small businesses are often competition-sensitive.)
  • "Deze markt is zeer concurrentiegevoelig." (This market is very competition-sensitive.)

9. Phonological Comparison:

• 'verantwoordelijkheid' (responsibility): ver-ant-woor-de-lijk-heid. Similar complex morphology, stress on the antepenultimate syllable.
• 'mogelijkheid' (possibility): mo-ge-lijk-heid. Similar vowel clusters and suffix structure.
• 'belangrijkheid' (importance): be-lang-rijk-heid. Similar structure with a compound root and suffix.

The differences in syllable division arise from the specific consonant and vowel sequences within each word. 'concurrentiegevoelig' has a longer initial consonant cluster ('concurr-') and a different vowel quality in the final syllable.

10. Division Rules:

• Vowel-Based Division: Syllables are generally formed around vowel sounds.
• Consonant Cluster Preservation: Consonant clusters are usually kept together within a syllable, unless they are easily separable.
• Prefix/Suffix Separation: Prefixes and suffixes are often treated as separate syllables, but not always.
• Stress-Based Division: Stress can influence perceived syllable boundaries.

11. Special Considerations:

The 'ge-' prefix can sometimes be integrated into the following syllable, but in this case, it maintains its separate syllabic identity due to the following vowel. Regional variations in pronunciation might slightly alter the vowel qualities, but not the core syllabification.