Hyphenation ofondersteuningsbeleid

Dutch Word Analysis: ondersteuningsbeleid

1. Examination & Pronunciation:

The word "ondersteuningsbeleid" is a compound noun in Dutch, meaning "support policy". It's pronounced with a relatively even stress distribution, though the final syllable receives slightly more emphasis. The 'g' is a voiced velar fricative /ɣ/. The 'ui' is a diphthong.

2. Syllable Division:

Following Dutch syllabification rules, which generally favor open syllables (CV) and avoid breaking up diphthongs, the word divides as follows (see JSON output for the orthographic representation).

3. Morphemic Analysis:

• onder-: Prefix (Dutch origin) - meaning "under", "below", or "supporting". Function: Indicates support or assistance.
• steun-: Root (Dutch origin) - meaning "support", "backing". Function: Core meaning of the word.
• -ings-: Inflectional suffix (Dutch origin) - forming a noun from a verb (often related to the action of supporting). Function: Nominalization.
• -beleid: Root (Dutch origin) - meaning "policy", "administration". Function: Specifies the type of support.

4. Stress Identification:

The primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable: "steu-". The final syllable also receives some stress, but less than the penultimate.

5. Phonetic Transcription:

/ɔn.dər.stɛy.nɪŋs.bə.lɛit/

6. Edge Case Review:

Dutch allows for relatively flexible syllable division within compounds, but the principle of avoiding broken diphthongs and favoring open syllables is consistently applied. The 'ng' cluster is treated as a single unit.

7. Grammatical Role:

"Ondersteuningsbeleid" functions solely as a noun. Syllabification and stress remain consistent regardless of its grammatical context within a sentence.

8. Definition & Semantics:

• Word: ondersteuningsbeleid
• Part of Speech: Noun
• Definitions:
  • "Support policy"
  • "A set of principles or plans to provide assistance."
• Translation: Support policy
• Synonyms: hulpbeleid (help policy), assistentiebeleid (assistance policy)
• Antonyms: beperkingsbeleid (restriction policy)
• Examples:
  • "Het nieuwe ondersteuningsbeleid is effectief." (The new support policy is effective.)
  • "We moeten het ondersteuningsbeleid herzien." (We need to revise the support policy.)

9. Phonological Comparison:

• werkloosheid (unemployment): wer-kloos-heid. Similar syllable structure with compound roots. Stress on the penultimate syllable.
• levensonderhoud (livelihood): le-vens-on-der-houd. More syllables, but still follows the open syllable preference.
• gezondheidszorg (healthcare): ge-zond-heids-zorg. Similar compound structure, stress on the second syllable.

The differences in syllable count are due to the length and complexity of the root words. However, the underlying principle of maximizing open syllables and avoiding broken diphthongs remains consistent.

10. Division Rules:

• Rule 1: Avoid Breaking Diphthongs: The 'ui' in "steuning" is treated as a single unit.
• Rule 2: Open Syllable Preference: Syllables are divided to create open syllables (CV) whenever possible.
• Rule 3: Consonant Cluster Treatment: The 'ng' cluster is treated as a single consonant sound and remains within the same syllable.
• Rule 4: Compound Word Syllabification: Compound words are syllabified based on the individual morphemes, respecting the above rules.

11. Special Considerations:

The 'd' between vowels is often pronounced softly in Dutch, but this doesn't affect the syllabification. Regional variations in pronunciation might exist, but the core syllabification remains consistent.

12. Alternative Pronunciations/Regional Variations:

Some speakers might slightly reduce the vowel in the unstressed syllables, but this doesn't alter the syllable division.