Hyphenation ofgemeenteraadscommissies

Linguistic Analysis of "gemeenteraadscommissies" (Dutch)

1. Pronunciation Examination:

The word "gemeenteraadscommissies" is a complex Dutch noun. Its pronunciation involves several consonant clusters and vowel sounds typical of the language. It's crucial to consider the schwa reduction common in unstressed syllables.

2. Syllable Division:

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

3. Morphemic Analysis:

• gemeente-: Prefix/Root (Dutch, meaning "municipality" or "community"). Origin: Germanic. Morphological function: Denotes the administrative level.
• raad-: Root (Dutch, meaning "council"). Origin: Germanic. Morphological function: Indicates a deliberative body.
• commissie-: Root (Dutch, meaning "committee"). Origin: French (commission). Morphological function: Specifies a group assigned a task.
• -s: Suffix (Dutch, plural marker). Origin: Germanic. Morphological function: Indicates multiple committees.

4. Stress Identification:

The primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable: "mis-".

5. Phonetic Transcription:

/ɣəˈmeːntəraːtskɔmɪˌsisaːs/

6. Edge Case Review:

Dutch syllabification can be tricky with consonant clusters. The "rs" cluster is generally treated as a single unit within a syllable. Schwa reduction is also a key factor, affecting the pronunciation of unstressed vowels.

7. Grammatical Role:

The word is a noun, specifically a plural noun. The syllabification and stress remain consistent regardless of its grammatical function within a sentence.

8. Definition & Semantics:

• Definition: Municipal council committees.
• Grammatical Category: Noun (plural)
• Translation: Municipal council committees
• Synonyms: Gemeentelijke commissies, Raadscommissies
• Antonyms: (Difficult to provide a direct antonym, as it refers to a specific administrative structure)
• Examples:
  • "De gemeenteraadscommissies bespraken het nieuwe bestemmingsplan." (The municipal council committees discussed the new zoning plan.)
  • "De leden van de gemeenteraadscommissies waren aanwezig." (The members of the municipal council committees were present.)

9. Phonological Comparison:

• universiteiten (universities): u-ni-ver-si-tei-ten. Similar in length and complexity. The "vers" cluster is handled similarly to "raads".
• arbeidsvoorwaarden (employment conditions): ar-beids-voor-waar-den. Demonstrates the typical Dutch pattern of breaking before vowel sounds.
• administraties (administrations): ad-mi-ni-stra-ties. Shows how suffixes are often separated into their own syllables.

10. Syllable Division Rules Applied:

• Vowel Peak Principle: Each syllable must contain a vowel sound.
• Consonant Cluster Rule: Consonant clusters are generally kept together within a syllable unless they are complex and difficult to pronounce.
• Sonority Sequencing Principle: Syllables tend to follow a sonority hierarchy, with sounds becoming more sonorous towards the syllable nucleus (vowel).
• Schwa Reduction: Unstressed schwas are often reduced or elided, influencing syllable perception.

11. Special Considerations:

The "gemeente" portion could potentially be divided as "ge-meen-te", but "ge-meen-te-raads" is more common and aligns with the overall flow of the word. The "rs" cluster is a common feature in Dutch and is treated as a single unit.