Hyphenation ofgoededoelenloterijen

Linguistic Analysis of "goededoelenloterijen" (Dutch)

1. Examination & Pronunciation:

The word "goededoelenloterijen" is a compound noun in Dutch, meaning "charity lotteries". It's a relatively long word, and its pronunciation involves several vowel and consonant clusters. The pronunciation is [ˌɣoːdəˈdoːləˌloːtəˈrɛi̯ən].

2. Syllable Division:

Following Dutch syllabification rules, which generally favor open syllables (syllables ending in a vowel) whenever possible, and respecting consonant clusters, the division is as follows (see JSON output for the orthographic representation).

3. Morphemic Analysis:

• goede: Adjective meaning "good". Origin: Old Dutch. Morphological function: Attributive adjective.
• doelen: Noun, plural of "doel" meaning "goal" or "aim". Origin: Old Dutch. Morphological function: Noun, object of the adjective.
• loterij: Noun meaning "lottery". Origin: French "loterie". Morphological function: Noun, core of the compound.
• -en: Plural suffix. Origin: Germanic. Morphological function: Marks plural form.

4. Stress Identification:

The primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable of "loterij" within the compound, making it "lo-te-rij". The overall stress pattern is secondary on "goe-de" and "doe-len".

5. Phonetic Transcription:

/ˌɣoːdəˈdoːləˌloːtəˈrɛi̯ən/

6. Edge Case Review:

Dutch allows for complex consonant clusters, and this word exemplifies that. The "loterijen" portion is a common pattern, and the syllabification follows established rules for handling such clusters.

7. Grammatical Role:

The word functions solely as a noun. There are no shifts in syllabification or stress if it were to be used in a different grammatical context, as it is not inflected.

8. Definition & Semantics:

• Definition: Charity lotteries; lotteries organized to raise funds for charitable purposes.
• Grammatical Category: Noun (de)
• Translation: Charity lotteries
• Synonyms: goede-doelen-spelen (charity games), fondsenwerving loterijen (fundraising lotteries)
• Antonyms: (None directly applicable, as it's a specific type of lottery)
• Examples:
  • "De opbrengst van de goededoelenloterijen gaat naar onderzoek naar kanker." (The proceeds from the charity lotteries go to cancer research.)
  • "Veel mensen nemen deel aan de goededoelenloterijen om een goed doel te steunen." (Many people participate in the charity lotteries to support a good cause.)

9. Phonological Comparison:

• "bibliotheek" (library): bi-bli-o-theek. Similar in having multiple syllables and vowel clusters. Stress is on the penultimate syllable.
• "universiteit" (university): u-ni-ver-si-teit. Similar in having a compound structure and stress on the penultimate syllable of the core element.
• "computerprogramma" (computer program): com-pu-ter-pro-gram-ma. Similar in being a compound noun with multiple syllables. Stress is distributed across the compound.

The differences lie in the specific vowel and consonant sequences, which dictate the precise syllabification. "goededoelenloterijen" has a more complex consonant cluster in "loterijen" than the other examples.

10. Alternative Pronunciations/Regional Variations:

Regional variations in vowel pronunciation exist in Dutch, but they don't significantly alter the syllabification. Some speakers might pronounce the "oe" diphthong slightly differently, but the syllable boundaries remain consistent.

11. Division Rules Applied:

• Onset Maximization: Consonant clusters are maximized within the onset of a syllable.
• Vowel Break: Syllables are generally broken after vowels.
• Sonority Sequencing Principle: Syllables are structured to maximize sonority (perceived loudness) from the onset to the nucleus and then decreasing sonority towards the coda.