Hyphenation ofdiscussiebijeenkomst

Dutch Word Analysis: discussiebijeenkomst

1. Examination & Pronunciation:

The word "discussiebijeenkomst" (discussion meeting) is a compound noun in Dutch. Its pronunciation involves a series of vowel and consonant clusters typical of the language. It's a relatively long word, posing challenges for syllabification.

2. Syllable Division:

Following Dutch syllabification rules, which prioritize vowel sounds and consonant clusters, the word is divided as follows (see JSON output for the exact orthographic representation).

3. Morphemic Analysis:

• discussie-: Root, derived from the Latin "discussio" (discussion). Function: Noun base.
• bijeen-: Prefix, Germanic origin, meaning "together". Function: Intensifier, indicating a gathering.
• komst: Suffix, Germanic origin, meaning "coming, arrival, meeting". Function: Noun forming suffix.

4. Stress Identification:

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

5. Phonetic Transcription:

/dɪˈs̪kʏsiˌbeːjɛnˌkɔmst/

6. Edge Case Review:

Dutch allows for complex consonant clusters, which can influence syllabification. The "sch" cluster is treated as a single unit. The "ie" diphthong is a single vowel sound.

7. Grammatical Role:

The word is primarily a noun. Syllabification remains consistent regardless of grammatical function, as Dutch stress patterns are relatively fixed.

8. Definition & Semantics:

• Word: discussiebijeenkomst
• Grammatical Category: Noun
• English Translation: Discussion meeting
• Synonyms: debatbijeenkomst (debate meeting), overlegbijeenkomst (consultation meeting)
• Antonyms: (None directly applicable, as it's an event type)
• Examples:
  • "De discussiebijeenkomst duurde drie uur." (The discussion meeting lasted three hours.)
  • "Hij organiseerde een discussiebijeenkomst over klimaatverandering." (He organized a discussion meeting about climate change.)

9. Phonological Comparison:

• universiteit: /ynivərsiˈtɛit/ - Syllables: u-ni-ver-si-teit. Similar vowel clusters and stress pattern.
• probleemoplossing: /proˈbleːmɔpˌlɔsɪŋ/ - Syllables: pro-bleem-op-los-sing. Demonstrates the handling of compound words and consonant clusters.
• informatievoorziening: /ɪnforˈmaːtsiˌfoːrˌziːnɪŋ/ - Syllables: in-for-ma-tie-voor-zie-ning. Shows how longer compound words are syllabified.

The differences in syllable division arise from the specific vowel and consonant sequences within each word, but the underlying principles of vowel-centered syllables and consonant cluster handling remain consistent.

10. Alternative Pronunciations/Regional Variations:

Regional variations in vowel pronunciation exist in Dutch, but they generally don't affect the core syllabification rules. Some speakers might pronounce the "ie" slightly differently, but the syllable boundaries remain the same.

11. Division Rules Applied:

• Vowel-Centered Syllabification: Each syllable contains a vowel sound.
• Consonant Cluster Handling: Consonant clusters are generally maintained within a syllable unless they are easily separable.
• Compound Word Syllabification: Compound words are syllabified based on the syllables of their constituent parts.
• Penultimate Stress: Primary stress falls on the second-to-last syllable.