Hyphenation ofderdekwartaalcijfers

Dutch Word Analysis: derdekwartaalcijfers

1. Examination & Pronunciation:

The word derdekwartaalcijfers is a compound noun in Dutch, meaning "third-quarter figures/numbers." It's pronounced with a relatively even stress distribution, though the final syllable receives a slight emphasis.

2. Syllable Division:

Following Dutch syllabification rules, which prioritize vowel sounds and avoid splitting digraphs (like kw), the word breaks down as follows (see JSON output for the orthographic representation).

3. Morphemic Analysis:

• derde: (prefix) – Origin: Dutch, derived from the adjective derde (third). Morphological function: Ordinal number indicating the third.
• kwartaal: (root) – Origin: Dutch, from Middle Dutch kwart jaer (quarter year). Morphological function: Noun, meaning "quarter" (of a year).
• cijfers: (suffix/root) – Origin: Dutch, from Middle Dutch cifre (figures, numbers). Morphological function: Noun, plural of cijfer (figure, number).

4. Stress Identification:

The primary stress falls on the kwartaal syllable. A secondary stress is present on derde. The final syllable cijfers receives a slight emphasis but is not considered a primary stress.

5. Phonetic Transcription:

/ˈdɛrdə.kʋɑr.taːl.ˈsɛi̯fərs/

6. Edge Case Review:

Dutch allows for relatively flexible syllable division, but the rule of avoiding consonant clusters at the beginning of a syllable is generally followed. The kw cluster is treated as a single unit.

7. Grammatical Role:

The word functions solely as a noun. There are no syllabification or stress shifts based on grammatical function.

8. Definition & Semantics:

• Word: derdekwartaalcijfers
• Grammatical Category: Noun (plural)
• English Translation: Third-quarter figures/numbers
• Synonyms: resultaten derde kwartaal (results third quarter)
• Antonyms: None directly applicable.
• Examples:
  • "De derdekwartaalcijfers waren teleurstellend." (The third-quarter figures were disappointing.)
  • "Analisten bestuderen de derdekwartaalcijfers zorgvuldig." (Analysts are carefully studying the third-quarter figures.)

9. Phonological Comparison:

• jaarverslag: /ˈjaːr.vɛr.slaːx/ (annual report) - Similar syllable structure, with vowel-consonant-vowel patterns. Stress on the first syllable.
• kwaliteitscontrole: /kʋa.li.ˈtɛit.s.kɔn.troː.lə/ (quality control) - Contains the kw cluster, treated as a single unit. Multiple syllables.
• marktcijfers: /ˈmɑrkt.ˈsɛi̯fərs/ (market figures) - Similar ending (cijfers), with stress on the first syllable of the compound.

10. Alternative Pronunciations/Regional Variations:

Regional variations in vowel pronunciation exist in Dutch, but they do not significantly alter the syllable division. Some speakers might pronounce the 'r' in derde more strongly, but this doesn't affect the syllabic structure.

11. Division Rules Applied:

• Vowel-centric Syllabification: Syllables are built around vowel sounds.
• Consonant Cluster Rule: Avoid splitting consonant clusters, especially digraphs like kw.
• Onset/Coda Preference: Dutch prefers open syllables (ending in a vowel) but allows closed syllables (ending in a consonant).
• Compound Word Syllabification: Compound words are syllabified based on the individual components.