Hyphenation ofnettobedrijfsresultaat

Dutch Word Analysis: nettobedrijfsresultaat

1. Examination & Pronunciation:

The word "nettobedrijfsresultaat" (net business result) is a compound noun in Dutch. Its pronunciation involves a series of vowel and consonant clusters typical of Dutch, 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 exact orthographic representation).

3. Morphemic Analysis:

• netto-: Prefix, derived from French "net," meaning "net" or "pure." (Adjectival/Adverbial function)
• bedrijfs-: Root, derived from "bedrijf" (business, enterprise). (Noun function)
• resultaat: Root, derived from French "résultat," meaning "result." (Noun function)

4. Stress Identification:

The primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable: "resultaat".

5. Phonetic Transcription:

/nɛtoːbəˈdrɛifsrəzʏltaːt/

6. Edge Case Review:

Dutch allows for complex consonant clusters, which can influence syllabification. The "dr" cluster in "bedrijfs" is a typical example.

7. Grammatical Role:

The word functions solely as a noun. Syllabification remains consistent regardless of grammatical context.

8. Definition & Semantics:

• Definition: Net business result; the profit remaining after all expenses have been deducted from revenue.
• Grammatical Category: Noun (de)
• Synonyms: winst (profit), opbrengst (revenue)
• Antonyms: verlies (loss)
• Examples:
  • "Het nettobedrijfsresultaat is dit jaar gestegen." (The net business result has increased this year.)
  • "Een goed nettobedrijfsresultaat is essentieel voor de groei van het bedrijf." (A good net business result is essential for the growth of the company.)

9. Phonological Comparison:

• winstmarge (profit margin): winst-mar-ge. Similar structure with compound nouns. Stress on the last syllable.
• omzetcijfer (turnover figure): om-zet-cij-fer. Similar compound structure, stress on the penultimate syllable.
• marktaandeel (market share): markt-aan-deel. Similar compound structure, stress on the last syllable.

The differences in stress placement are due to the length and complexity of the constituent morphemes. Longer and more complex morphemes tend to attract stress.

10. Division Rules:

• Vowel-Based Division: Syllables are generally formed around vowel sounds.
• Consonant Cluster Rule: Consonant clusters are often maintained within a syllable, especially if they are common in Dutch (e.g., "dr," "str").
• Morpheme Boundary Rule: Syllabification often respects morpheme boundaries, but this is not absolute.

11. Special Considerations:

The compound nature of the word requires careful consideration of morpheme boundaries. The "t" at the end of "netto" can sometimes be considered part of the following syllable, but it's generally separated due to the vowel sound.

12. Alternative Pronunciations/Regional Variations:

Regional variations in vowel pronunciation might exist, but they generally do not affect the syllabification.