Hyphenation ofkentekenplaatfabrikant

Dutch Word Analysis: kentekenplaatfabrikant

1. Examination & Pronunciation:

The word "kentekenplaatfabrikant" (license plate manufacturer) is a compound noun in Dutch. Its pronunciation involves a series of consonant clusters and vowel sounds typical of the language. It's a relatively long word, posing a challenge for syllabification.

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 exact orthographic representation).

3. Morphemic Analysis:

• ken-: From "ken-" meaning "to know, recognize". (Germanic origin)
• teken: "sign, mark, token" (Germanic origin)
• plaat: "plate" (Germanic origin)
• fabrik-: From "fabriek" meaning "factory". (Germanic origin, ultimately from Latin fabrica)
• -ant: Suffix indicating an agent noun (one who performs the action). (Germanic origin)

4. Stress Identification:

The primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable: "faat".

5. Phonetic Transcription:

/ˈkɛntəˌkɛnplaːtfaˌbrikaːnt/

6. Edge Case Review:

Dutch allows for complex consonant clusters, which can influence syllabification. The "br" cluster in "fabrikant" is a typical example. The vowel lengthening in "plaat" and "fabrikant" also needs consideration.

7. Grammatical Role:

The word is primarily a noun. Syllabification remains consistent regardless of grammatical function, as it's a single lexical item.

8. Definition & Semantics:

• Definition: A person or company that manufactures license plates.
• Translation: License plate manufacturer
• Grammatical Category: Noun (de-word)
• Synonyms: kentekenplaatmaker (license plate maker)
• Antonyms: None directly applicable.
• Examples:
  • "De kentekenplaatfabrikant heeft een nieuwe machine gekocht." (The license plate manufacturer bought a new machine.)
  • "We bestellen onze kentekenplaten bij een lokale kentekenplaatfabrikant." (We order our license plates from a local license plate manufacturer.)

9. Phonological Comparison:

• watermeloen (watermelon): wa-ter-me-loen. Similar vowel-consonant structure, but shorter.
• televisietoestel (television set): te-le-vi-si-e-toes-tel. Long compound noun, similar syllabification principles apply.
• computerprogrammeur (computer programmer): com-pu-ter-pro-gram-meur. Another long compound noun with similar consonant clusters.

The key difference is the length and complexity of the consonant clusters, particularly in "kentekenplaatfabrikant". The presence of the "br" cluster in "fabrikant" is also a distinguishing feature.

10. Division Rules:

• Onset Maximization: Consonant clusters are generally kept together in the onset of a syllable as long as phonotactically permissible.
• Vowel Centering: Syllables are built around vowel sounds.
• Compound Word Syllabification: Compound words are syllabified as if they were separate words joined together.

11. Special Considerations:

The word is a compound, and the syllabification reflects this. There are no significant exceptions to the standard Dutch syllabification rules. Regional variations in pronunciation might affect the precise phonetic realization, but not the syllable division.