Hyphenation ofgebruikersinterfaces

Linguistic Analysis of "gebruikersinterfaces" (Dutch)

1. Examination & Pronunciation:

The word "gebruikersinterfaces" is a compound noun in Dutch, meaning "user interfaces." It's pronounced with a relatively even stress distribution, though the penultimate syllable receives slightly more emphasis. The 'g' is a voiced velar fricative, and the 'ui' is a diphthong.

2. Syllable Division:

Following Dutch syllabification rules, which generally favor open syllables (syllables ending in a vowel) and avoid breaking up consonant clusters unless they are complex, the word divides as follows (see JSON output for the orthographic representation).

3. Morphemic Analysis:

• gebruikers-: From "gebruik" (use), related to the verb "gebruiken" (to use). Origin: Germanic. Morphological function: Noun plural genitive/possessive form.
• inter-: Inter-, a prefix of Latin origin, meaning "between" or "among."
• faces: From "face", related to the word "gezicht" (face). Origin: French/Latin. Morphological function: Noun.

4. Stress Identification:

The primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable: "ter". The stress pattern is relatively weak, but noticeable.

5. Phonetic Transcription:

/ɣəˈbɾœykərsɪntərfaːsəs/

6. Edge Case Review:

Dutch allows for some flexibility in compound word syllabification, but the division presented here is the most common and phonologically justifiable. The 'rs' cluster is treated as a single unit within the syllable.

7. Grammatical Role:

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

8. Definition & Semantics:

• Word: gebruikersinterfaces
• Grammatical Category: Noun (plural)
• English Translation: User interfaces
• Synonyms: gebruiksoppervlakken (usage surfaces), interface(s)
• Antonyms: (None directly applicable)
• Examples:
  • "De gebruikersinterfaces van deze software zijn erg intuïtief." (The user interfaces of this software are very intuitive.)
  • "We moeten de gebruikersinterfaces verbeteren." (We need to improve the user interfaces.)

9. Phonological Comparison:

• computerprogramma's: com-pu-ter-pro-gram-ma's. Similar syllable structure with compound words.
• telefoonnummers: te-le-foon-num-mers. Demonstrates the tendency to break before consonant clusters when necessary.
• werkgelegenheid: werk-ge-le-gen-heid. Shows how Dutch handles complex consonant clusters within syllables.

The differences in syllable division arise from the specific consonant and vowel sequences within each word. "gebruikersinterfaces" has a relatively smooth flow of vowels and consonants, allowing for longer syllables.

10. Division Rules:

• Onset Maximization: Dutch prefers to maximize the onset of a syllable (consonants at the beginning).
• Vowel Harmony: Syllables generally center around a vowel sound.
• Avoidance of Single-Letter Syllables: Dutch avoids creating syllables consisting of a single consonant.
• Compound Word Syllabification: Compound words are often treated as separate units, but syllables are still formed according to the above rules.

11. Special Considerations:

The 'ui' diphthong is a characteristic feature of Dutch and always forms a single syllable. The 'rs' cluster is treated as a single unit.