Hyphenation ofcoördinatieproblemen

Dutch Word Analysis: coördinatieproblemen

1. Examination & Pronunciation:

The word "coördinatieproblemen" (coordination problems) is a compound noun in Dutch. It consists of "coördinatie" (coordination) and "problemen" (problems). The pronunciation involves several vowel sounds and consonant clusters typical of Dutch.

2. Syllable Division:

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

3. Morphemic Analysis:

• co-: Prefix (Latin origin, meaning "together," "with").
• ördina-: Root (Latin origin, from ordinare "to arrange, order").
• -tie: Suffix (French origin, nominalizing suffix, forming a noun).
• proble-: Root (Latin origin, from problema "a question, difficulty").
• -men: Suffix (Dutch, plural marker for nouns).

4. Stress Identification:

Dutch stress is generally on the penultimate (second-to-last) syllable. In this case, the primary stress falls on "tie" in "coördinatie" and on "men" in "problemen".

5. Phonetic Transcription:

/koːɔrdiˈnaːtsiːproˈbleːmə(n)/

6. Edge Case Review:

The "oo" digraph in "coördinatie" represents a long vowel /oː/. The "rd" cluster is a common feature in Dutch and is treated as a single unit for syllabification. The schwa sound /ə/ is common in unstressed syllables.

7. Grammatical Role:

The word functions as a noun. Syllabification and stress remain consistent regardless of grammatical function, as it is a compound noun.

8. Definition & Semantics:

• Word: coördinatieproblemen
• Grammatical Category: Noun (plural)
• English Translation: Coordination problems
• Synonyms: afstemmingsproblemen (tuning problems), samenwerkingsproblemen (collaboration problems)
• Antonyms: (Difficult to provide direct antonyms, as it describes a lack of something)
• Examples:
  • "De patiënt had ernstige coördinatieproblemen na de beroerte." (The patient had severe coordination problems after the stroke.)
  • "Door de vermoeidheid kreeg hij coördinatieproblemen." (Due to fatigue, he developed coordination problems.)

9. Phonological Comparison:

• communicatie (communication): /kɔmyˈnikaːtsi/ - Similar syllable structure, stress on the penultimate syllable.
• organisatie (organization): /ɔrɡaˈniːzaːtsi/ - Similar syllable structure, stress on the penultimate syllable.
• informatie (information): /ɪnforˈmaːtsi/ - Similar syllable structure, stress on the penultimate syllable.

These words share the "-tie" suffix and a similar stress pattern, demonstrating consistency in Dutch syllabification. The differences in initial consonant clusters are handled naturally by the syllabification rules.

10. Division Rules:

• Rule 1: Open Syllable Preference: Dutch favors open syllables (ending in a vowel). This is applied throughout the word.
• Rule 2: Consonant Cluster Preservation: Consonant clusters are generally kept together within a syllable (e.g., "rd" in "coördinatie").
• Rule 3: Vowel Grouping: Diphthongs and long vowels are treated as single units within a syllable (e.g., "oo" in "coördinatie").
• Rule 4: Penultimate Stress: Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable.

11. Special Considerations:

The "oo" digraph requires special attention as it represents a long vowel sound. The compound nature of the word requires analyzing each component separately before combining them.

12. Alternative Pronunciations/Regional Variations:

Regional variations in vowel pronunciation might exist, but they generally do not affect the syllabification. Some speakers might slightly reduce the vowel length in unstressed syllables.