Hyphenation ofinformatiedichtheid

Linguistic Analysis of "informatiedichtheid" (Dutch)

1. Examination & Pronunciation:

The word "informatiedichtheid" is a compound noun in Dutch, meaning "information density." It's pronounced with a relatively even stress distribution, though the final syllable receives a slight emphasis. The 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 breaking up consonant clusters where possible, the word is divided as follows (see JSON output for the orthographic representation).

3. Morphemic Analysis:

• Prefix: in- (Latin origin, negating or intensifying prefix, functions as a prefix here, though its original meaning is somewhat obscured in the compound)
• Root: formatie (Dutch, from Latin formatio - formation, shaping; relates to information)
• Suffix: -dichtheid (Dutch, -dicht meaning density, -heid is a nominalizing suffix, turning an adjective into a noun. Origin: Germanic)

4. Stress Identification:

The primary stress falls on the third syllable, tie. Dutch stress is generally weak and predictable, but in compounds, the stress tends to fall on the first syllable of the final component.

5. Phonetic Transcription:

/ɪnfɔrmaːtsiˈdɪxtɦɛit/

6. Edge Case Review:

Dutch allows for relatively complex consonant clusters, and "informatiedichtheid" exemplifies this. The "dicht" portion is a common element in Dutch compounds, and its pronunciation is well-established.

7. Grammatical Role:

The word functions exclusively as a noun. Syllabification and stress remain consistent regardless of its grammatical context (as it's a fixed form).

8. Definition & Semantics:

• Definition: The degree to which information is concentrated in a given space or time.
• Translation: Information density
• Grammatical Category: Noun (de)
• Synonyms: informatieconcentratie (information concentration), informatiedruk (information pressure)
• Antonyms: informatie-uitdunning (information dilution)
• Examples:
  • "De informatiedichtheid op het internet is enorm." (The information density on the internet is enormous.)
  • "Een samenvatting verhoogt de informatiedichtheid." (A summary increases the information density.)

9. Phonological Comparison:

• "universiteit" /ynivərsiˈtɛit/ - 5 syllables. Similar vowel structure and final -iteit suffix. Stress on the antepenultimate syllable.
• "realiteit" /reˈaːlitɛit/ - 4 syllables. Shares the -iteit suffix. Stress on the penultimate syllable.
• "activiteit" /aktiˈvɛitɛit/ - 4 syllables. Again, the -iteit suffix. Stress on the penultimate syllable.

The difference in stress placement in "informatiedichtheid" is due to its compound structure, where the final component ("dichtheid") receives primary stress, unlike the single-word examples above.

10. Division Rules:

• Vowel-centric Syllabification: Dutch syllables are generally built around vowel sounds.
• Consonant Cluster Preservation: Consonant clusters are maintained within a syllable as much as possible.
• Compound Stress: In compound words, stress often falls on the first syllable of the final component.

11. Special Considerations:

The word's length and complex structure require careful application of the rules. The "ie" digraph is pronounced as a diphthong /i/ in this context.

12. Alternative Pronunciations/Regional Variations:

Regional variations in vowel pronunciation exist in Dutch, but they do not significantly alter the syllabification. Some speakers might slightly reduce the vowel in the unstressed syllables.