Hyphenation ofleveranciersnummers

Linguistic Analysis of "leveranciersnummers" (Dutch)

1. Examination & Pronunciation:

The word "leveranciersnummers" is a compound noun in Dutch, meaning "supplier numbers". It's a relatively long word, and its pronunciation follows standard Dutch phonological rules. The 'v' is pronounced as /v/, the 'r' is typically a uvular approximant [ʁ] or alveolar tap [ɾ] depending on the region, and vowel qualities are generally consistent with Dutch vowel system.

2. Syllable Division:

Following Dutch syllabification rules, which prioritize maximizing onsets (consonant clusters at the beginning of a syllable) and avoiding single-letter syllables, the word is divided as follows (see JSON output for the orthographic representation).

3. Morphemic Analysis:

• leveranciers-: Derived from "leverancier" (supplier).
  • lever- (Latin origin, related to "deliver") - root, denoting providing.
  • -ancier- (French origin, suffix) - agentive suffix, forming a noun denoting someone who delivers.
  • -s (Dutch suffix) - plural marker.
• nummers: Derived from "nummer" (number).
  • numm- (Germanic origin) - root, denoting a numerical identifier.
  • -ers (Dutch suffix) - plural marker.

4. Stress Identification:

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

5. Phonetic Transcription:

/ˈlɛvərɑ̃siˌɛrsnʏmər/

6. Edge Case Review:

Dutch allows for complex consonant clusters, and this word exemplifies that. The 'rs' cluster is common and generally forms a single onset. The 'nm' cluster is also permissible.

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:

• Definition: Supplier numbers; identification numbers assigned to suppliers.
• Grammatical Category: Noun (masculine, plural)
• Synonyms: leverancierscodes (supplier codes)
• Antonyms: (None directly applicable, as it's an identifier)
• Examples:
  • "We hebben de leveranciersnummers in de database ingevoerd." (We entered the supplier numbers into the database.)
  • "Controleer de leveranciersnummers op juistheid." (Check the supplier numbers for accuracy.)

9. Phonological Comparison:

• werkgeversvergoeding (employer's compensation): lɛvərˈɣɛvərsfərˈɣudɪŋ - Similar complex consonant clusters and stress on the penultimate syllable.
• verzekeringsmaatschappij (insurance company): vərˈzekərɪŋsmaːˈtʃɑpi - Similar compound structure and stress pattern.
• gemeenteraadsvergadering (municipal council meeting): ɣəˈmeːntəraːtsfərˈɣadəriŋ - Long compound noun with stress on the penultimate syllable.

The differences in syllable structure arise from the specific consonant and vowel sequences within each word, but the underlying principles of maximizing onsets and avoiding single-letter syllables remain consistent.

10. Alternative Pronunciations/Regional Variations:

The pronunciation of the 'r' sound varies regionally. In the Randstad area (western Netherlands), a uvular 'r' [ʁ] is common, while in other regions, an alveolar tap [ɾ] is used. This doesn't significantly affect syllable division.

11. Division Rules Applied:

• Onset Maximization: Consonant clusters like 'vr', 'rs', and 'nm' are treated as onsets whenever possible.
• Avoidance of Single-Letter Syllables: Dutch avoids syllables consisting of a single vowel.
• Penultimate Stress: Stress falls on the second-to-last syllable in most cases.