Hyphenation ofgegevensbanksysteem

Dutch Word Analysis: gegevensbanksysteem

1. Examination & Pronunciation:

The word "gegevensbanksysteem" (data bank system) is a compound noun in Dutch. Its pronunciation involves a series of consonant clusters and vowel sounds typical of the language. It's a relatively long word, posing some challenges for syllabification.

2. Syllable Division:

Following Dutch syllabification rules, which prioritize vowel sounds and avoid splitting diphthongs or consonant clusters where possible, the word is divided as follows (see JSON output for the orthographic representation).

3. Morphemic Analysis:

• ge-: Prefix (Dutch, prefixing verb) - indicates a completed action or a state resulting from an action.
• gevens: Root (Dutch) - derived from "geven" (to give), relating to data/information being 'given' or provided.
• bank: Root (Dutch) - 'bank' as in a database or repository.
• systeem: Root (Dutch) - 'system', borrowed from Greek via French/English.

4. Stress Identification:

The primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable: "systeem". Dutch stress is generally penultimate, but compound words can have complex stress patterns.

5. Phonetic Transcription:

/ɣəˈɣevə(n)sˈbɑŋkˈsɪsteːm/

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 patterns.

7. Grammatical Role:

"gegevensbanksysteem" functions solely as a noun. Syllabification and stress remain consistent regardless of its grammatical context within a sentence.

8. Definition & Semantics:

• Definition: A system for storing and managing data; a database system.
• Grammatical Category: Noun (de)
• Translation: Data bank system / Database system
• Synonyms: databasissysteem, informatieopslagsysteem
• Antonyms: None directly applicable.
• Examples:
  • "Het bedrijf investeert in een nieuw gegevensbanksysteem." (The company is investing in a new database system.)
  • "De gegevensbanksysteem is essentieel voor de bedrijfsvoering." (The database system is essential for business operations.)

9. Phonological Comparison:

• computerprogramma: com-pu-ter-pro-gram-ma - Similar syllable structure with compound words. Stress also falls on the penultimate syllable.
• telefoonnummer: te-le-foon-num-mer - Demonstrates the tendency to separate morphemes into syllables.
• universiteitsbibliotheek: u-ni-ver-si-teits-bi-bli-o-theek - Shows how longer compound words are broken down, with stress patterns influenced by the constituent parts.

10. Syllable Analysis Details:

Here's a detailed breakdown of each syllable, including rules applied and potential exceptions:

• ge-: /ɣə/ - Open syllable. Rule: Syllables are formed around vowel sounds. Exception: Initial consonant clusters are common in Dutch.
• -gevens: /ɣəˈɣevə(n)s/ - Closed syllable. Rule: Consonant clusters are maintained within a syllable if they form a pronounceable unit. Exception: The (n) is often reduced or elided in rapid speech.
• -bank: /bɑŋk/ - Closed syllable. Rule: Vowel followed by consonant(s).
• -systeem: /ˈsɪsteːm/ - Closed syllable. Rule: Vowel followed by consonant(s). Stress falls here.

11. Special Considerations:

The pronunciation of the 'g' sound can vary regionally (voiced /ɣ/ vs. voiceless /x/). This doesn't affect the syllabification, but it can alter the phonetic realization. The 'n' in 'gevens' is often reduced or elided in rapid speech.