Hyphenation ofonderwijscoördinator

Dutch Word Analysis: onderwijscoördinator

1. Examination & Pronunciation:

The word "onderwijscoördinator" (education coordinator) is a compound noun in Dutch. Its pronunciation involves a complex sequence of vowels and consonants, typical of Dutch morphology. The 'oo' is a diphthong, the 'ij' is also a diphthong, and the 'coör' sequence presents a challenge due to the diaeresis.

2. Syllable Division:

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

3. Morphemic Analysis:

• Prefix: onder- (Dutch, meaning "under," "below," or in this context, "related to") - Function: Derivational, indicating a connection to education.
• Root: wijs (Dutch, meaning "wise," "knowing," related to education) - Function: Lexical root, forming the core meaning.
• Suffix: -coördinator (Dutch, borrowed from French coordinateur, ultimately from Latin coordinare - "to coordinate") - Function: Derivational, indicating the role or function of the person. The 'coör' is a borrowed sequence and treated as a single unit.

4. Stress Identification:

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

5. Phonetic Transcription:

/ɔn.dər.ʋɛi̯s.koː.ɔr.di.naː.tɔr/

6. Edge Case Review:

The 'coör' sequence is a potential edge case. The diaeresis indicates that the 'o' and 'o' are pronounced separately, forming a diphthong-like sequence. This is crucial for correct syllabification and pronunciation.

7. Grammatical Role:

The word primarily functions as a noun. While theoretically, a similar structure could be used adjectivally (though less common), the syllabification and stress remain consistent.

8. Definition & Semantics:

• Definition: A person responsible for the organization and coordination of educational activities.
• Translation: Education Coordinator
• Grammatical Category: Noun (de onderwijscoördinator)
• Synonyms: onderwijsfunctionaris (education official), studiecoördinator (study coordinator)
• Antonyms: (None directly applicable, as it's a role)
• Examples:
  • "De onderwijscoördinator organiseert de trainingen." (The education coordinator organizes the trainings.)
  • "Zij is de nieuwe onderwijscoördinator op de school." (She is the new education coordinator at the school.)

9. Phonological Comparison:

• leerkracht (teacher): lerk-racht - Simpler syllable structure, stress on the first syllable.
• directeur (director): di-rek-tör - Similar vowel sequences, stress on the penultimate syllable.
• schoolhoofd (headteacher): school-hoofd - Compound noun, stress on the second element.

The "onderwijscoördinator" is more complex due to the length and the borrowed 'coör' sequence. The stress pattern, however, aligns with the general Dutch rule of penultimate stress.

10. Division Rules:

• Vowel-centric Syllabification: Dutch syllables are generally built around vowel sounds.
• Avoid Digraph Splitting: Digraphs (like 'ij', 'oe') are kept together within a syllable.
• Consonant Clusters: Consonant clusters are often split based on sonority, but this is less relevant in this word.
• Borrowed Sequences: Borrowed sequences like 'coör' are treated as single units.

11. Special Considerations:

• Regional variations in pronunciation might affect the precise realization of the diphthongs, but not the syllabification.
• The 'coör' sequence is a relatively uncommon feature in native Dutch words, making it a potential point of difficulty for learners.