Hyphenation ofkortetermijnoplossing

Dutch Word Analysis: kortetermijnoplossing

1. Examination & Pronunciation:

The word "kortetermijnoplossing" (short-term solution) is a compound noun in Dutch. Its pronunciation involves a sequence of consonant clusters and vowel combinations typical of the language. The word is relatively long, presenting a challenge for syllabification.

2. Syllable Division:

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

3. Morphemic Analysis:

• kort: (short) - Germanic origin, adjective root.
• ter: (term, time) - Germanic origin, preposition/prefix indicating a period of time.
• mijn: (my, mine) - Germanic origin, possessive pronoun functioning as part of the compound.
• op: (on, upon) - Germanic origin, preposition functioning as part of the compound.
• lossing: (solution, resolving) - Germanic origin, noun derived from the verb "lossen" (to solve).

4. Stress Identification:

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

5. Phonetic Transcription:

/kɔrtəˈtɛrmɛinɔplɔsɪŋ/

6. Edge Case Review:

Dutch allows for complex consonant clusters, and the word contains several. Syllabification must respect these clusters, avoiding breaking them up unless absolutely necessary. The "sch" sound is a single phoneme in Dutch, and is treated as such.

7. Grammatical Role:

The word functions solely as a noun. Syllabification does not change based on grammatical role.

8. Definition & Semantics:

• Definition: A solution that is intended to address a problem in the short term, rather than providing a long-term fix.
• Translation: Short-term solution
• Grammatical Category: Noun (het)
• Synonyms: tijdelijke oplossing (temporary solution), snelle oplossing (quick solution)
• Antonyms: lange termijn oplossing (long-term solution), structurele oplossing (structural solution)
• Examples:
  • "De overheid zocht een kortetermijnoplossing voor het watertekort." (The government sought a short-term solution to the water shortage.)
  • "Dit is slechts een kortetermijnoplossing, we moeten aan een structurele aanpak werken." (This is only a short-term solution, we need to work on a structural approach.)

9. Phonological Comparison:

• werkloosheid (unemployment): wer-kloos-heid. Similar structure with compound words. Stress on the penultimate syllable.
• levensstandaard (standard of living): le-vens-stan-daard. Similar compound structure, stress on the penultimate syllable.
• computerprogramma (computer program): com-pu-ter-pro-gram-ma. Longer compound, but follows the same syllabification principles. Stress on the penultimate syllable.

The differences in syllable count are due to the length and complexity of the constituent morphemes. The core principle of vowel-centered syllables and avoiding consonant cluster splits remains consistent.

10. Alternative Pronunciations/Regional Variations:

Regional variations in Dutch pronunciation exist, but they generally do not affect the core syllabification rules. Some speakers might slightly reduce vowels in unstressed syllables, but the syllable boundaries remain the same.

11. Division Rules:

• Vowel-Centered Syllables: Each syllable contains a vowel sound.
• Consonant Cluster Preservation: Consonant clusters are generally kept together within a syllable.
• Penultimate Stress: Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable.
• Diphthong Integrity: Diphthongs are not split across syllable boundaries.