Hyphenation ofgelegenheidscoalities

Linguistic Analysis of "gelegenheidscoalities" (Dutch)

1. Examination & Pronunciation:

The word "gelegenheidscoalities" is a complex Dutch noun. It's a compound word formed from several morphemes. Pronunciation involves a series of vowel and consonant clusters, typical of Dutch.

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:

• Prefix: ge- (Dutch, prefix) - Forms nouns from verbs, often indicating a result or state.
• Root: legen (Dutch, verb root) - "to lay," "to place." Related to the adjective legaal ("legal").
• Suffix: -heid (Dutch, suffix) - Forms abstract nouns denoting a state or quality. (Origin: Germanic)
• Combining Form: coalitie- (Dutch, borrowed from French coalition, ultimately from Latin coalescere "to grow together") - "coalition."
• Suffix: -s (Dutch, suffix) - Plural marker for nouns.

4. Stress Identification:

The primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable: co-a-li-ties.

5. Phonetic Transcription:

/ɣə.ləɣənˈhɛit.sko.a.li.tis/

6. Edge Case Review:

Dutch allows for relatively free compounding, leading to long words like this one. Syllabification focuses on maintaining pronounceability, even with complex clusters. The 'sch' cluster is treated as a single unit for syllabification.

7. Grammatical Role:

The word is a noun, specifically a plural noun. Syllabification and stress remain consistent regardless of grammatical case.

8. Definition & Semantics:

• Definition: "Coalitions of opportunity" or "ad hoc coalitions." Refers to temporary alliances formed for a specific purpose.
• Grammatical Category: Noun (plural)
• Translation: "Opportunity coalitions"
• Synonyms: gelegenheidsallianties, ad-hoc samenwerkingsverbanden
• Antonyms: vaste allianties, structurele samenwerkingen
• Examples:
  • "De politieke partijen vormden gelegenheidscoalities om de wetgeving aan te nemen." (The political parties formed coalitions of opportunity to pass the legislation.)

9. Phonological Comparison:

• mogelijkheden: (possibilities) - mo-ge-lijk-he-den. Similar vowel structure, but simpler consonant clusters.
• verantwoordelijkheden: (responsibilities) - ver-ant-woor-de-lijk-he-den. Longer word with more syllables, but follows similar syllabification principles.
• realiteitszin: (sense of reality) - re-a-li-teits-zin. Demonstrates how Dutch handles consonant clusters and vowel sequences.

10. Alternative Pronunciations/Regional Variations:

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

11. Syllable Division Rules:

• Vowel-centric: Syllables are built around vowel sounds.
• Avoid Diphthong Splitting: Diphthongs (like 'ei' in gelegenheid) are kept within a single syllable.
• Consonant Cluster Handling: Consonant clusters are generally maintained within a syllable unless they are exceptionally difficult to pronounce.
• Compound Word Syllabification: Each component of a compound word retains its original syllabification.