Hyphenation ofkwaliteitsindicator

Dutch Word Analysis: kwaliteitsindicator

1. Examination & Pronunciation:

The word "kwaliteitsindicator" is a compound noun in Dutch, meaning "quality indicator." It's pronounced with a relatively standard Dutch phonological structure, though the cluster /kw/ and the presence of multiple schwa-like vowels require careful consideration.

2. Syllable Division:

Following Dutch syllabification rules, which generally favor open syllables (CV) and avoid breaking up consonant clusters where possible, the word divides as follows (see JSON output for the orthographic representation).

3. Morphemic Analysis:

• kwali-: Root, derived from the adjective "kwaliteit" (quality), ultimately from Latin qualitas.
• -teits-: Suffix, denoting a quality or state (nominalizing suffix). Origin: Germanic.
• -in-: Linking vowel, common in Dutch compound words.
• -di-: Root, from "indiceren" (to indicate), ultimately from Latin indicare.
• -ca-: Suffix, forming a noun from a verb. Origin: Latin.
• -tor: Suffix, denoting an agent or instrument (one who/that which indicates). Origin: Latin.

4. Stress Identification:

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

5. Phonetic Transcription:

/kwaˈlɛj.tɛi̯t.sɪn.di.kaː.tɔr/

6. Edge Case Review:

The /kw/ cluster is a common initial cluster in Dutch and doesn't pose a syllabification issue. The schwa-like vowels /ə/ and /ɛi̯/ are typical and don't create exceptions. The compound nature of the word is standard and doesn't alter the core syllabification rules.

7. Grammatical Role:

The word is primarily a noun. While theoretically, one could attempt to use "indicator" as a verb in certain contexts, the syllabification remains consistent as the core structure is unchanged.

8. Definition & Semantics:

• Word: kwaliteitsindicator
• Translation: quality indicator
• Grammatical Category: Noun (de kwaliteitsindicator)
• Synonyms: kwaliteitsmaatstaf, prestatie-indicator
• Antonyms: (difficult to provide a direct antonym, but potentially) kwaliteitsverlies
• Examples:
  • "De klanttevredenheid is een belangrijke kwaliteitsindicator." (Customer satisfaction is an important quality indicator.)
  • "Deze data geven een goede kwaliteitsindicator voor het product." (This data provides a good quality indicator for the product.)

9. Phonological Comparison:

• universiteit: u-ni-ver-si-teit. Similar syllable structure with multiple vowels and consonant clusters. Stress on the penultimate syllable.
• activiteiten: ac-ti-vi-tei-ten. Similar suffix "-teit" and stress pattern.
• informatie: in-for-ma-tie. Similar vowel structure and stress on the penultimate syllable.

The differences lie in the initial consonant clusters and the specific vowel qualities, but the core syllabification principles (open syllables, avoiding cluster splits) apply consistently.

10. Division Rules:

• Rule 1: Open Syllable Preference: Dutch favors open syllables (CV). This is applied throughout the word, creating syllables like "ka", "di", and "tor".
• Rule 2: Consonant Cluster Preservation: Consonant clusters are generally kept together within a syllable, as seen in "kwali" and "indi".
• Rule 3: Penultimate Stress: The primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable.
• Rule 4: Compound Word Syllabification: Compound words are syllabified as if they were single words, applying the standard rules to the entire structure.

11. Special Considerations:

The linking vowel "-in-" doesn't form a syllable on its own; it's integrated into the preceding and following syllables. The "-teits-" suffix is a common morphological element and doesn't present any unusual syllabification challenges.

12. Alternative Pronunciations/Regional Variations:

Regional variations in vowel pronunciation might exist, but they wouldn't fundamentally alter the syllable division. Some speakers might slightly reduce the schwa-like vowels, but the syllable boundaries would remain the same.