Hyphenation ofministersvergadering

Linguistic Analysis of "ministersvergadering" (Dutch)

1. Examination & Pronunciation:

The word "ministersvergadering" is a compound noun in Dutch, meaning "ministers' meeting". It's pronounced with a relatively consistent vowel quality throughout, but the stress pattern is crucial for correct articulation.

2. Syllable Division:

Following Dutch syllabification rules, which prioritize vowel sounds and avoid splitting diphthongs or consonant clusters where possible, the word breaks down as follows (see "syllable_division" in the JSON output).

3. Morphemic Analysis:

• minister-: Root. Origin: Latin minister (meaning servant, attendant). Morphological function: Noun, denoting a person holding high office.
• s: Suffix. Origin: Germanic. Morphological function: Plural marker.
• ver-: Prefix. Origin: Germanic. Morphological function: Intensifier, often indicating a collective or official action.
• gade-: Root. Origin: Germanic. Morphological function: Related to 'gathering' or 'meeting'.
• -ring: Suffix. Origin: Germanic. Morphological function: Nominalizing suffix, forming a noun from a verb or other noun.

4. Stress Identification:

The primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable: "ver-ga-de-ring".

5. Phonetic Transcription:

/ˈmɪnɪstərsfərɣadəɾɪŋ/

6. Edge Case Review:

Dutch allows for some flexibility in compound word stress, but the penultimate stress is standard for this type of construction. The 'rs' cluster is a common feature of Dutch phonology and doesn't pose a specific syllabification challenge.

7. Grammatical Role:

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

8. Definition & Semantics:

• Word: ministersvergadering
• Part of Speech: Noun
• Definitions:
  • "A meeting of ministers."
  • "Cabinet meeting."
• Translation: Ministers' meeting / Cabinet meeting
• Synonyms: kabinetsvergadering (cabinet meeting)
• Antonyms: None directly applicable.
• Examples:
  • "De ministersvergadering duurde uren." (The ministers' meeting lasted for hours.)
  • "Op de ministersvergadering werden belangrijke beslissingen genomen." (Important decisions were made at the cabinet meeting.)

9. Phonological Comparison:

• regeringsleider (government leader): re-ge-rings-lei-der. Similar syllable structure with compound words. Stress on the penultimate syllable.
• parlementslid (member of parliament): par-le-ments-lid. Similar vowel structure and consonant clusters. Stress on the penultimate syllable.
• burgemeester (mayor): bur-ge-mees-ter. Slightly different stress pattern (third syllable), but still a compound noun with similar syllabic units.

10. Division Rules:

• Vowel-Based Division: Syllables are generally formed around vowel sounds.
• Consonant Cluster Rule: Consonant clusters are kept together within a syllable as much as possible, unless they are easily separable based on pronunciation.
• Compound Word Rule: Compound words are divided based on the individual morphemes and their inherent syllabic structure.
• Penultimate Stress Rule: In many Dutch words, the stress falls on the penultimate syllable.

11. Special Considerations:

The 'ver-' prefix is often treated as a single syllable, even though it's etymologically a separate element. The 'rs' cluster is a common feature of Dutch and is treated as a single unit within a syllable.

12. 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 unstressed syllables.