Hyphenation ofonafscheidelijkheid

Linguistic Analysis of "onafscheidelijkheid" (Dutch)

1. Examination & Pronunciation:

The word "onafscheidelijkheid" is a complex Dutch noun meaning "inseparability." It's a relatively long word formed through extensive affixation. Pronunciation involves a series of vowel and consonant clusters, typical of Dutch morphology.

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:

• Prefix: on- (origin: Old Dutch/Germanic; function: negation)
• Root: afscheid (origin: Germanic; function: base meaning "farewell," "separation")
• Suffixes: -elijk (origin: Germanic; function: adjective-forming), -heid (origin: Germanic; function: noun-forming, abstract concept)

4. Stress Identification:

The primary stress falls on the antepenultimate syllable: lijk.

5. Phonetic Transcription:

/ɔnəfˈsxɛidələkhɛit/

6. Edge Case Review:

Dutch syllabification can be tricky with consonant clusters. The cluster sch is treated as a single unit. The ei is a diphthong and remains within a single syllable.

7. Grammatical Role:

"Onafscheidelijkheid" is primarily a noun. Its syllabification and stress remain consistent regardless of its grammatical function within a sentence.

8. Definition & Semantics:

• Definition: The state or quality of being inseparable.
• Translation: Inseparability
• Grammatical Category: Noun
• Synonyms: onverbrekelijkheid (irrevocability), onlosmakelijkheid (indissolubility)
• Antonyms: scheidbaarheid (separability)
• Examples:
  • "De onafscheidelijkheid van de tweeling was opvallend." (The inseparability of the twins was striking.)
  • "Hun onafscheidelijkheid getuigde van een diepe band." (Their inseparability testified to a deep bond.)

9. Phonological Comparison:

• Verantwoordelijkheid (responsibility): ver-ant-woor-de-lijk-heid. Similar structure with multiple suffixes. Stress also on the antepenultimate syllable.
• Onmogelijkheid (impossibility): on-mo-ge-lijk-heid. Similar prefix and suffix structure. Stress on the antepenultimate syllable.
• Waarschijnlijkheid (probability): waar-schijn-lijk-heid. Similar suffix structure. Stress on the antepenultimate syllable.

The consistent stress pattern across these words highlights the typical stress placement in Dutch words with similar morphological structures.

10. Syllable Division Rules:

• Rule 1: Vowel-Based Division: Syllables are generally formed around vowel sounds.
• Rule 2: Diphthong Preservation: Diphthongs (like ei) are not split across syllables.
• Rule 3: Consonant Cluster Handling: Consonant clusters are generally kept together unless they are easily separable based on pronunciation.
• Rule 4: Prefix/Suffix Boundaries: Morphemic boundaries often coincide with syllable boundaries.

11. Special Considerations:

The length of the word and the multiple suffixes require careful application of the rules to avoid incorrect divisions. The sch cluster is treated as a single phoneme.