Hyphenation offunctioneringsgesprekken

Dutch Word Analysis: functioneringsgesprekken

1. Examination & Pronunciation:

The word "functioneringsgesprekken" is a complex Dutch noun. It's a compound word, typical of Dutch, built from several morphemes. Pronunciation involves a series of vowel and consonant clusters, requiring careful syllabification.

2. Syllable Division:

Following Dutch syllabification rules, which prioritize vowel sounds and avoid splitting digraphs (like 'ng'), the word is divided as follows (see JSON output for the exact orthographic representation).

3. Morphemic Analysis:

• functionerings-: Prefix/Stem: Derived from "functioneren" (to function), indicating the process or state of functioning. Origin: Dutch, ultimately from Latin "functio" (performance, execution).
• gesprek-: Root: "gesprek" (conversation, talk). Origin: Dutch, related to "spreken" (to speak).
• -ken: Suffix: Diminutive/pluralizing suffix. Origin: Dutch. It indicates multiple conversations.

4. Stress Identification:

The primary stress falls on the antepenultimate syllable: "ge-spre-kken".

5. Phonetic Transcription:

/fʏŋkʃənɛˈrɪŋsxɛsprɛkə(n)/

6. Edge Case Review:

Dutch syllabification can be tricky with consonant clusters. The 'ng' sound is treated as a single unit and is not split across syllables. The 'sch' is also treated as a single unit.

7. Grammatical Role:

The word is a noun, specifically a plural noun. The syllabification remains consistent regardless of grammatical function.

8. Definition & Semantics:

• Definition: Performance review meetings; regular conversations about an employee's performance and development.
• Translation: Performance appraisal talks/meetings.
• Grammatical Category: Noun (plural)
• Synonyms: evaluatiegesprekken (evaluation talks), beoordelingsgesprekken (assessment talks)
• Antonyms: None directly applicable.
• Examples:
  • "De functioneringsgesprekken worden elk kwartaal gehouden." (The performance review meetings are held every quarter.)
  • "Ik heb een functioneringsgesprek met mijn manager." (I have a performance review meeting with my manager.)

9. Phonological Comparison:

• werkzaamheden: /ʋɛrˈkaːmədə(n)/ - Syllables: wer-zaam-he-den. Similar in having consonant clusters, but less complex than "functioneringsgesprekken".
• verantwoordelijkheden: /vərˈɑntʋɔrdələkɦɛdə(n)/ - Syllables: ver-ant-woor-de-lijk-he-den. Shares the long compound structure and consonant clusters.
• opleidingsmogelijkheden: /ɔˈplɛidɪŋsmɔɣələkɦɛdə(n)/ - Syllables: op-lei-dings-mo-ge-lijk-he-den. Demonstrates the typical Dutch pattern of compounding and syllabification.

The differences in syllable division arise from the varying lengths and complexities of the consonant clusters and vowel sequences within each word. "functioneringsgesprekken" has a particularly dense sequence of sounds.

10. Division Rules:

• Vowel-Based Division: Syllables are generally formed around vowel sounds.
• Consonant Cluster Rule: Consonant clusters are kept together as much as possible, avoiding syllable breaks within them unless absolutely necessary.
• Digraph Rule: Digraphs (like 'sch', 'ng') are treated as single units and not split.
• Avoid Single-Letter Syllables: Dutch generally avoids creating syllables consisting of a single consonant.

11. Special Considerations:

The 'ng' sound is a key consideration. It's always treated as a single unit, influencing the syllabification around it. The length of the word and the number of morphemes contribute to its complexity.

12. Alternative Pronunciations/Regional Variations:

Regional variations in vowel pronunciation might exist, but they generally don't affect the core syllabification. Some speakers might slightly reduce vowels in unstressed syllables.