Hyphenation ofkandidaatsstellingsformulier

Linguistic Analysis of "kandidaatsstellingsformulier" (Dutch)

1. Examination & Pronunciation:

The word "kandidaatsstellingsformulier" is a complex Dutch noun. It's a compound word, typical of Dutch, and its pronunciation reflects this. It's a lengthy word, and accurate syllabification is crucial for understanding its rhythm and stress.

2. Syllable Division:

Following Dutch syllabification rules, which prioritize vowel sounds and consonant clusters, the word is divided as follows (see JSON output for the orthographic representation).

3. Morphemic Analysis:

• Prefix: kandi- (from Latin candidatus - white, pure, suitable; meaning 'candidate')
• Root: stelsel- (Dutch, related to stellen - to set up, establish; meaning 'system', 'arrangement')
• Suffixes:
  • -ings- (Dutch, nominalizing suffix, forming a noun from a verb)
  • -formulier (Dutch, from French formulaire - form, document)

4. Stress Identification:

The primary stress falls on the antepenultimate syllable (the third syllable from the end): stel-lings-for-mu-lier.

5. Phonetic Transcription:

/kɑn.di.daːt.stɛl.lɪŋs.fɔr.my.lir/

6. Edge Case Review:

Dutch allows for complex consonant clusters, which can influence syllabification. The 'st' cluster is common and generally remains within the same syllable. The 'ings' suffix is a common nominalizer and is treated as a single unit.

7. Grammatical Role:

The word functions solely as a noun. There are no significant syllabification or stress shifts based on grammatical function.

8. Definition & Semantics:

• Definition: A form or document used for nominating or proposing candidates (e.g., for a position or election).
• Grammatical Category: Noun (de - neuter gender)
• Translation: Candidate nomination form
• Synonyms: None readily available as it's a very specific term.
• Antonyms: None applicable.
• Examples:
  • "Het kandidaatsstellingsformulier moet volledig worden ingevuld." (The candidate nomination form must be filled out completely.)

9. Phonological Comparison:

• 'werkschema' (work schedule): werk-sche-ma - Similar syllable structure with consonant clusters. Stress on the first syllable.
• 'verantwoordelijkheid' (responsibility): ver-ant-woor-de-lijk-heid - Longer word, multiple suffixes, stress on the antepenultimate syllable, similar to our target word.
• 'informatieblad' (information sheet): in-for-ma-tie-blad - Demonstrates vowel-based syllabification. Stress on the third syllable.

The differences in stress placement are due to the varying lengths and morphological structures of the words. The target word's stress on the antepenultimate syllable is common in Dutch for longer compound nouns.

10. Division Rules:

• Vowel-Based Syllabification: Each vowel sound generally forms the nucleus of a syllable.
• Consonant Cluster Rule: Consonant clusters are generally kept together within a syllable, unless they are easily separable due to pronunciation.
• Morpheme Boundary Rule: Syllabification often respects morpheme boundaries, but this is not absolute.
• Stress Rule: Primary stress in Dutch often falls on the antepenultimate syllable in longer words.

11. Special Considerations:

The compound nature of the word presents a challenge. While each component has its own pronunciation, the overall syllabification must consider the word as a whole. Regional variations in pronunciation might slightly affect the precise syllabification, but the core principles remain consistent.