Hyphenation ofgoedkeuringsbesluit

Linguistic Analysis of "goedkeuringsbesluit" (Dutch)

1. Examination & Pronunciation:

The word "goedkeuringsbesluit" is a complex Dutch noun meaning "decision to approve". It's formed through compounding and derivation. Pronunciation involves a mix of vowel qualities 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:

• goed-: Prefix, originating from the adjective "goed" (good). Function: Indicates approval or quality.
• keur-: Root, derived from the verb "keuren" (to approve, to inspect). Origin: Germanic.
• -ings-: Suffix, forming a nominalization (turning a verb into a noun). Origin: Germanic.
• be-: Prefix, often intensifying or indicating an action upon something. Origin: Germanic.
• sluit: Root, derived from the verb "sluiten" (to close, to conclude). Origin: Germanic.
• -: Connecting vowel, often used in compound words.

4. Stress Identification:

The primary stress falls on the antepenultimate syllable: "keu-".

5. Phonetic Transcription:

/ˈɣut.kœy.rɪŋs.bəˈslœyt/

6. Edge Case Review:

Dutch syllabification can be tricky with consonant clusters. The "rs" cluster in "keurings" is a common example. The rule is to keep it together if possible, as it functions as a single unit.

7. Grammatical Role:

"goedkeuringsbesluit" is primarily a noun. Its syllabification and stress remain consistent regardless of its grammatical function within a sentence.

8. Definition & Semantics:

• Definition: A formal decision to approve something.
• Translation: Approval decision
• Grammatical Category: Noun (het)
• Synonyms: goedkeuring, beslissing
• Antonyms: afwijzing (rejection)
• Examples: "De gemeenteraad nam een goedkeuringsbesluit over het bouwplan." (The city council made an approval decision regarding the construction plan.)

9. Phonological Comparison:

• verantwoordelijkheid (responsibility): ver-an-t-woor-de-lijk-heid. Similar complex structure with multiple suffixes. Stress on "woor".
• arbeidsongeschiktheid (disability): ar-beids-on-ge-schikt-heid. Similar compound structure. Stress on "schikt".
• rechtsbijstandverzekering (legal assistance insurance): rechts-bij-stand-ver-ze-ke-ring. Long compound word, stress on "bij".

The differences in syllable division arise from the specific consonant and vowel combinations within each word, but the underlying principles of vowel-centered syllables and avoiding splitting diphthongs remain consistent.

10. Division Rules:

• Vowel-Centered Syllables: Each syllable generally contains a vowel sound.
• Consonant Cluster Preservation: Consonant clusters are kept together unless they are easily separable based on pronunciation.
• Diphthong Integrity: Diphthongs are not split across syllable boundaries.
• Prefix/Suffix Boundaries: Morphemic boundaries often coincide with syllable boundaries.

11. Special Considerations:

The "goed-" prefix can sometimes be pronounced with a reduced vowel /ɣət/, but this doesn't affect the syllabification. Regional variations in vowel pronunciation might exist, but the core syllable structure remains consistent.

12. Alternative Pronunciations/Regional Variations:

Some speakers might slightly reduce the vowel in "goed-" to /ɣət/, but this doesn't change the syllable division.