Hyphenation ofinformatierevolutie

Dutch Word Analysis: informatierevolutie

1. Examination & Pronunciation:

The word "informatierevolutie" (information revolution) is a compound noun in Dutch. Its pronunciation involves a sequence of vowels and consonants typical of Dutch, with a tendency towards open syllables. The 'r' is often a uvular or alveolar tap, depending on the region.

2. Syllable Division:

Following Dutch syllabification rules, which prioritize vowel sounds and avoid stranded consonants, the word breaks down as follows (see "syllable_division" in the JSON output).

3. Morphemic Analysis:

• Prefix: in- (Latin, negative/introductory prefix, though its function here is more intensifying/forming a noun of state)
• Root: formatie (Latin formatio - formation, shaping)
• Suffix: -revolutie (French révolution - revolution, a significant change)

4. Stress Identification:

Dutch stress is generally on the penultimate (second-to-last) syllable. In this case, the primary stress falls on tie.

5. Phonetic Transcription:

/ɪnfɔrmaːˈti.rɛvɔˌlytsi/

6. Edge Case Review:

Dutch allows for complex consonant clusters, but generally avoids ending syllables with consonants (except for schwa). The 'tie' syllable is a typical example of a stressed syllable with a complex internal structure.

7. Grammatical Role:

"Informatierevolutie" functions solely as a noun. Syllabification and stress remain consistent regardless of its grammatical context within a sentence.

8. Definition & Semantics:

• Definition: A radical and far-reaching change in the way information is created, stored, disseminated, and used.
• Translation: Information revolution
• Grammatical Category: Noun (de informatierevolutie)
• Synonyms: Informatieomwenteling (information upheaval)
• Antonyms: Informatieconservatisme (information conservatism)
• Examples:
  • "De informatierevolutie heeft de manier waarop we werken veranderd." (The information revolution has changed the way we work.)
  • "We leven in het tijdperk van de informatierevolutie." (We live in the age of the information revolution.)

9. Phonological Comparison:

• universiteit: u-ni-ver-si-teit. Similar vowel sequences and stress pattern.
• computerisering: com-pu-te-ri-se-ring. Similar complex consonant clusters and compound structure.
• democratisering: de-mo-cra-ti-se-ring. Similar suffix structure and stress pattern.

The differences lie in the specific vowel qualities and consonant clusters, reflecting the different morphemic origins and semantic content of each word. "Informatierevolutie" has a longer vowel in the 'tie' syllable compared to the other examples.

Syllable Breakdown Details:

• in-: /ɪn/ - Open syllable, vowel followed by consonant. Rule: Dutch prefers open syllables.
• for-: /fɔr/ - Open syllable, vowel followed by consonant. Rule: Dutch prefers open syllables.
• ma-: /maː/ - Open syllable, vowel followed by consonant. Rule: Dutch prefers open syllables.
• tie-: /ˈti/ - Closed syllable, vowel followed by consonant cluster. Rule: Consonant clusters are allowed within syllables, especially stressed ones. Exception: The long vowel /aː/ influences the syllable weight.
• re-: /rɛ/ - Open syllable, vowel followed by consonant. Rule: Dutch prefers open syllables.
• vo-: /vɔ/ - Open syllable, vowel followed by consonant. Rule: Dutch prefers open syllables.
• lu-: /lu/ - Open syllable, vowel followed by consonant. Rule: Dutch prefers open syllables.
• tie-: /ˈtsi/ - Closed syllable, vowel followed by consonant. Rule: Consonant clusters are allowed within syllables, especially stressed ones.