Hyphenation ofconjunctuurvertraging

Dutch Word Analysis: "conjunctuurvertraging"

1. Examination & Pronunciation:

The word "conjunctuurvertraging" (economic downturn) is a compound noun in Dutch. Its pronunciation involves a complex sequence of sounds, typical of Dutch consonant clusters and vowel qualities.

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:

• conjunctuur: (Latin conjunctura - joining, connection) - Noun, refers to the economic situation or cycle.
• ver-: (Germanic prefix) - Prefix, indicates a delay or slowing down.
• traag: (Germanic root) - Adjective, meaning slow.
• -ing: (Dutch suffix) - Suffix, nominalizing the verb "vertragen" (to delay), turning it into a noun.

4. Stress Identification:

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

5. Phonetic Transcription:

/kɔnˈjʏnktuurvərˈtrɑɣɪŋ/

6. Edge Case Review:

Dutch allows for complex consonant clusters, which can sometimes pose challenges in syllabification. However, the rules generally favor keeping clusters intact within a syllable unless they are exceptionally difficult to pronounce.

7. Grammatical Role:

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

8. Definition & Semantics:

• Definition: A slowdown or downturn in the economic cycle.
• Translation: Economic downturn, recession.
• Grammatical Category: Noun (de)
• Synonyms: recessie, economische neergang
• Antonyms: economische groei, opleving
• Examples: "De conjunctuurvertraging heeft geleid tot ontslagen." (The economic downturn led to layoffs.)

9. Phonological Comparison:

• "arbeidsongeschiktheid" (disability): ar-beids-on-ge-schikt-heid. Similar complex structure, stress on the penultimate syllable.
• "werkloosheidstoeslag" (unemployment benefit): werk-loos-heid-toe-slag. Again, a compound noun with stress on the penultimate syllable.
• "overheidsuitgaven" (government spending): o-ver-heids-uit-ga-ven. Demonstrates the typical Dutch pattern of breaking down compound words into syllables.

Syllable Analysis Details:

• con: /kɔn/ - Open syllable, initial syllable. Rule: Initial syllable rule.
• jun: /jʏn/ - Closed syllable. Rule: Vowel followed by consonant.
• ctuur: /ktuur/ - Closed syllable, stressed. Rule: Vowel surrounded by consonants.
• ver: /vər/ - Open syllable. Rule: Vowel followed by consonant.
• tra: /trɑ/ - Open syllable. Rule: Vowel preceded by consonant cluster.
• ging: /ɣɪŋ/ - Closed syllable. Rule: Vowel followed by consonant cluster.

Exceptions/Special Cases:

The "ct" cluster in "conjunctuur" is a common occurrence in Dutch and doesn't pose a syllabification issue. The "tr" cluster in "vertraging" is also standard.

Division Rules Applied:

1. Vowel Peak Rule: Each syllable must contain a vowel sound.
2. Onset-Rime Rule: Syllables are divided into an onset (initial consonant(s)) and a rime (vowel and following consonants).
3. Consonant Cluster Rule: Consonant clusters are generally kept together within a syllable unless they are exceptionally difficult to pronounce.
4. Penultimate Stress Rule: Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable in most Dutch words.