Hyphenation ofkwaliteitskenmerken

Linguistic Analysis of "kwaliteitskenmerken" (Dutch)

1. Examination & Pronunciation:

The word "kwaliteitskenmerken" is a complex Dutch noun meaning "quality characteristics." It's pronounced with a relatively even stress distribution, though the penultimate syllable receives slightly more emphasis. The initial "kw" cluster is a common feature of Dutch phonology.

2. Syllable Division:

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

3. Morphemic Analysis:

• Prefix: ge- (Dutch prefix, origin: Germanic, function: forms nouns from verbs or adjectives, often indicating a state or quality) - though here it's part of the root formation.
• Root: kwaliteit (Dutch noun, origin: French qualité from Latin qualitas, meaning "quality")
• Suffix: -s (Dutch suffix, origin: Germanic, function: plural marker for nouns)
• Suffix: -kenmerken (Dutch suffix, origin: Germanic, function: forms a noun denoting characteristics or features. Derived from kenmerk meaning 'characteristic')

4. Stress Identification:

The primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable: ken-mer-ken. Dutch stress is generally weak and predictable, but this syllable receives slightly more prominence.

5. Phonetic Transcription:

/kwaˈlɛi̯tɪtskənˌmɛrkən/

6. Edge Case Review:

The "kw" cluster is treated as a single onset. The "-lijk" suffix is often reduced in pronunciation, but here it's fully pronounced as part of the root. The "-s" plural marker is generally pronounced, but can be elided in rapid speech.

7. Grammatical Role:

The word is exclusively a noun. Syllabification and stress remain consistent regardless of its grammatical function within a sentence.

8. Definition & Semantics:

• Word: kwaliteitskenmerken
• Translation: quality characteristics
• Part of Speech: Noun (plural)
• Synonyms: eigenschappen, kwaliteiten, attributen
• Antonyms: gebreken, minpunten
• Examples:
  • "De belangrijkste kwaliteitskenmerken van dit product zijn duurzaamheid en betrouwbaarheid." (The most important quality characteristics of this product are durability and reliability.)
  • "We hebben de kwaliteitskenmerken van de nieuwe auto getest." (We tested the quality characteristics of the new car.)

9. Phonological Comparison:

• mogelijkheden: /moːɣəˈlɛi̯kɦədən/ - Syllable division: mo-ge-lijk-he-den. Similar structure with multiple suffixes. Stress on the penultimate syllable.
• verantwoordelijkheden: /vərˌɑnˈtʋɔrdəlɛi̯kɦədən/ - Syllable division: ver-ant-woor-de-lijk-he-den. Longer word with a more complex prefix and suffix structure. Stress on the antepenultimate syllable.
• activiteiten: /ɑkˈtɪvɪˌtɛi̯tən/ - Syllable division: ac-ti-vi-tei-ten. Simpler structure, but shares the "-teiten" suffix. Stress on the penultimate syllable.

The differences in stress placement are due to the length and complexity of the words, and the influence of the suffixes. Dutch stress is often determined by the weight of the syllable (number of moras).

10. Alternative Pronunciations/Regional Variations:

Regional variations in vowel pronunciation exist, but they don't significantly alter the syllabification. Some speakers might slightly reduce the vowel in the unstressed syllables.

11. Division Rules:

• Onset Complexity: Consonant clusters like "kw" are treated as single onsets.
• Open Syllable Preference: Dutch favors open syllables (CV).
• Avoid Breaking Clusters: Consonant clusters within a syllable are generally preserved.
• Suffix Boundaries: Syllable division often occurs at suffix boundaries.