Hyphenation ofgemeenschapscommissie

Linguistic Analysis of "gemeenschapscommissie" (Dutch)

1. Examination & Pronunciation:

The word "gemeenschapscommissie" is a compound noun in Dutch, meaning "community commission." It's a relatively long word, and its pronunciation involves several consonant clusters and vowel sounds 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- (origin: Germanic, function: forms nouns from verbs or adjectives, often indicating a collective or shared quality)
• Root: meensch- (origin: Germanic, related to "mens" - person, function: denotes 'common' or 'shared')
• Suffix: -schap (origin: Germanic, function: forms abstract nouns denoting a state, quality, or collective)
• Suffix: -commissie (origin: French, function: denotes a commission or committee)

4. Stress Identification:

The primary stress falls on the third syllable: schaps. Dutch stress is generally on the penultimate syllable, but compound words often have stress on an earlier syllable, particularly the root or a significant component.

5. Phonetic Transcription:

/ɣəˈmeːnsxɑpskɔmɪsi/

6. Edge Case Review:

Dutch syllabification can be complex with consonant clusters. The "sch" cluster is treated as a single unit. The "mee" is a diphthong and remains together.

7. Grammatical Role:

The word is primarily a noun. Syllabification and stress remain consistent regardless of grammatical function, as it's a fixed form.

8. Definition & Semantics:

• Definition: A commission or committee representing a community or group.
• Translation: Community commission
• Grammatical Category: Noun (de)
• Synonyms: Gemeenteraad (municipal council), bestuurscommissie (board committee)
• Antonyms: None directly applicable.
• Examples: "De gemeenschapscommissie organiseert een buurtfeest." (The community commission is organizing a neighborhood party.)

9. Phonological Comparison:

• "waterschap" (water board): wa-ter-schap. Similar structure with a compound noun. Stress on the second syllable.
• "landschap" (landscape): land-schap. Similar suffix -schap. Stress on the second syllable.
• "gemeente" (municipality): ge-meen-te. Similar prefix ge- and vowel sounds. Stress on the second syllable.

The differences in stress placement are due to the length and complexity of the compound. "gemeenschapscommissie" has a longer root and a more prominent schaps element, attracting the stress.

10. Division Rules:

• Vowel-Based Division: Syllables are generally formed around vowel sounds.
• Consonant Cluster Preservation: Consonant clusters are kept together unless they are easily separable (e.g., a single consonant between vowels).
• Diphthong Integrity: Diphthongs are not split across syllables.
• Compound Word Stress: Stress patterns in compound words can deviate from the general penultimate stress rule.

11. Special Considerations:

The "sch" cluster is treated as a single phoneme in Dutch syllabification. The vowel length in "meen" can vary slightly depending on dialect.

12. Alternative Pronunciations/Regional Variations:

Regional variations in vowel pronunciation exist, but they don't significantly alter the syllabification. Some speakers might pronounce the "g" as a softer fricative.