Hyphenation ofinformatieverplichting

Linguistic Analysis of "informatieverplichting" (Dutch)

1. Examination & Pronunciation:

The word "informatieverplichting" is a complex Dutch noun. Its pronunciation involves a series of vowel and consonant clusters typical of Dutch morphology. It's a compound word, built from several morphemes.

2. Syllable Division:

Following Dutch syllabification rules, which prioritize vowel sounds and avoid splitting 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 function)
• Root: formatie- (from formatie, Latin origin, meaning 'formation', 'shaping')
• Suffix: -ver- (Dutch, intensifier, often used with verbs to create deverbal nouns)
• Suffix: -plichting (Dutch, nominalizing suffix indicating obligation or duty)

4. Stress Identification:

The primary stress falls on the antepenultimate syllable: ver- in in-for-ma-tie-ver-plicht-ing.

5. Phonetic Transcription:

/ɪnfɔrmaˈtivərplɪxtɪŋ/

6. Edge Case Review:

Dutch syllabification can be tricky with consonant clusters. The 'ver-' segment is often pronounced as a single syllable, even though it contains a vowel and consonant. The 'sch' sound is a single phoneme in Dutch.

7. Grammatical Role:

"informatieverplichting" functions solely as a noun. Its complex structure doesn't allow for easy shifts in grammatical role without significant morphological changes. Syllabification and stress remain consistent regardless of its function within a sentence.

8. Definition & Semantics:

• Definition: The obligation to provide information.
• Translation: Information obligation.
• Grammatical Category: Noun (de)
• Synonyms: informatieplicht, meldplicht (depending on context)
• Antonyms: geheimhoudingsplicht (obligation of confidentiality)
• Examples:
  • "De wet legt een informatieverplichting op aan de overheid." (The law imposes an information obligation on the government.)
  • "Zij hebben voldaan aan hun informatieverplichting." (They have fulfilled their information obligation.)

9. Phonological Comparison:

• 'verzekering' (insurance): ver-ze-ke-ring. Similar 'ver-' prefix, stressed similarly.
• 'verantwoordelijkheid' (responsibility): ver-ant-woor-de-lijk-heid. Similar 'ver-' prefix, complex suffixation.
• 'informatie' (information): in-for-ma-tie. Shares the 'informatie' root, demonstrating consistent syllabification of that component.

The differences in syllable count arise from the varying lengths and complexities of the suffixes attached to the root.

10. Alternative Pronunciations/Regional Variations:

Regional variations in Dutch pronunciation are relatively minor regarding syllabification. However, some speakers might slightly reduce the vowel in the unstressed syllables, potentially affecting the perceived boundaries.

11. Division Rules:

• Vowel Peak Rule: Each syllable must contain a vowel sound.
• Consonant Cluster Rule: Consonant clusters are generally kept together within a syllable unless they are easily separable by a vowel.
• Moraic Weight Rule: Longer vowels and diphthongs tend to form syllable nuclei.
• Prefix/Suffix Rule: Prefixes and suffixes are often treated as separate syllables, especially if they contain a vowel.