Hyphenation ofmobiliteitsbeperking

Linguistic Analysis of "mobiliteitsbeperking" (Dutch)

1. Examination & Pronunciation:

The word "mobiliteitsbeperking" refers to a limitation in mobility. It's a compound noun, common in Dutch, and its pronunciation reflects this structure. It's a relatively long word, requiring careful syllabification.

2. Syllable Division:

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

3. Morphemic Analysis:

• Prefix: be- (Germanic origin, prefix indicating negation or lack of something - in this case, lack of mobility).
• Root: mobiliteit (Dutch, derived from French mobilité and ultimately from Latin mobilitas meaning "movability, motion").
• Suffix: -sbeperking (Dutch, s- is a linking element, beperking means "restriction, limitation" - derived from beperken "to restrict").

4. Stress Identification:

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

5. Phonetic Transcription:

/mo.bi.lɛi̯.tits.bə.ˈpɛr.kɪŋ/

6. Edge Case Review:

Dutch allows for complex consonant clusters, which can influence syllabification. The 't' in 'mobiliteit' is a potential point of division, but it's generally kept with the following vowel.

7. Grammatical Role:

The word is exclusively a noun. As a noun, the stress pattern remains consistent.

8. Definition & Semantics:

• Definition: A limitation in the ability to move freely.
• Translation: Mobility impairment/restriction.
• Grammatical Category: Noun (de mobiliteitsbeperking)
• Synonyms: bewegingsbeperking (movement restriction), handicap (handicap)
• Antonyms: mobiliteit (mobility), vrijheid van beweging (freedom of movement)
• Examples:
  • "De gemeente investeert in maatregelen om de mobiliteitsbeperking van ouderen te verminderen." (The municipality is investing in measures to reduce the mobility impairment of the elderly.)
  • "Zijn mobiliteitsbeperking maakte het moeilijk om deel te nemen aan de wandeling." (His mobility impairment made it difficult to participate in the hike.)

9. Phonological Comparison:

• 'werkloosheid' (unemployment): wer-kloos-heid. Similar structure with compound nouns. Stress on the penultimate syllable.
• 'verantwoordelijkheid' (responsibility): ver-ant-woor-de-lijk-heid. Longer compound, but follows the same vowel-centric syllabification.
• 'levensstandaard' (standard of living): le-vens-stand-aard. Demonstrates how consonant clusters are handled within syllables.

10. Syllable Division Rules Applied:

• Vowel-centric Syllabification: Each vowel sound generally forms the nucleus of a syllable.
• Consonant Cluster Handling: Consonant clusters are generally kept together within a syllable unless they are easily separable (e.g., a single consonant between vowels).
• Penultimate Stress: Primary stress falls on the second-to-last syllable.
• Compound Word Syllabification: Compound words are syllabified as if they were separate words joined together.

11. Special Considerations:

The 'ei' diphthong in 'mobiliteit' is a common Dutch sound and doesn't pose a special syllabification challenge. The linking 's' in '-sbeperking' is a morphological feature and doesn't affect syllabification.

12. Alternative Pronunciations/Regional Variations:

Regional variations in Dutch pronunciation are minimal regarding syllabification. However, some speakers might slightly reduce the vowel sounds in unstressed syllables.