Hyphenation ofgebruikersonvriendelijke

Linguistic Analysis of "gebruikersonvriendelijke" (Dutch)

1. Examination & Pronunciation:

The word "gebruikersonvriendelijke" is a complex Dutch adjective meaning "user-unfriendly." It's formed through compounding and derivation, making its syllabification intricate. The pronunciation involves a series of vowel and consonant clusters typical of Dutch.

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 orthographic representation).

3. Morphemic Analysis:

• Prefix: ge- (Germanic origin, functions as a prefix forming adjectives and past participles)
• Root: bruik- (from gebruik - "use," Germanic origin, noun root)
• Suffixes: -er- (Dutch suffix forming agent nouns, related to the one who uses something), -son- (Dutch suffix indicating a quality or characteristic, often negative), -vriend- (from vriend - "friend," Germanic origin, noun root), -elijk- (Dutch suffix forming adjectives, meaning "like" or "worthy of")
• Suffix: -e (Dutch adjectival ending)

4. Stress Identification:

The primary stress falls on the antepenultimate syllable: vriend-e-lij-ke.

5. Phonetic Transcription:

/ɣəˈbrukərˌsɔnvrɛindəlikə/

6. Edge Case Review:

Dutch allows for some flexibility in syllabification, particularly with consonant clusters. However, the division presented here adheres to the most common and accepted rules. The -er- suffix can sometimes be considered a separate syllable, but in this case, it's integrated with bruik due to the close semantic relationship and common pronunciation.

7. Grammatical Role:

The word is primarily an adjective. While it's derived from nouns and can conceptually relate to a "user," its function is descriptive. Syllabification and stress remain consistent regardless of its role in a sentence.

8. Definition & Semantics:

• Definition: Not easily usable or accessible for users; difficult to operate or understand.
• Translation: User-unfriendly
• Grammatical Category: Adjective
• Synonyms: ongebruiksvriendelijk, omslachtig, ingewikkeld
• Antonyms: gebruiksvriendelijk, eenvoudig, toegankelijk
• Examples:
  • "De software is erg gebruikersonvriendelijke." (The software is very user-unfriendly.)
  • "Een gebruikersonvriendelijke website kan klanten afschrikken." (A user-unfriendly website can deter customers.)

9. Phonological Comparison:

• "computerwinkel" (computer store): com-pu-ter-win-kel. Similar structure with compounding. Stress on "ter".
• "telefoonnummer" (telephone number): te-le-foon-num-mer. Similar vowel-consonant alternation. Stress on "foon".
• "werkloosheid" (unemployment): werk-loos-heid. Similar suffixation and stress pattern. Stress on "loos".

The differences in syllable division arise from the specific consonant clusters and vowel sequences within each word. "gebruikersonvriendelijke" has more complex clusters, requiring more nuanced application of syllabification rules.

10. Division Rules:

• Rule 1: Vowel Peak: Each syllable must contain a vowel sound.
• Rule 2: Consonant Clusters: Consonant clusters are generally split to maintain the vowel peak rule, but attempts are made to keep affixes intact.
• Rule 3: Morphological Boundaries: Syllabification respects morphological boundaries (prefix, root, suffix) where possible.
• Rule 4: Stress Influence: Stress can influence syllable perception, but doesn't directly dictate syllable division.

11. Special Considerations:

The length of the word and the multiple suffixes present a challenge. The division aims to balance phonetic plausibility with morphological integrity. Regional variations in pronunciation might lead to slight differences in perceived syllable boundaries, but the presented division is widely accepted.

12. Alternative Pronunciations/Regional Variations:

Some speakers might slightly reduce the vowels in unstressed syllables, but this doesn't fundamentally alter the syllabification.