Hyphenation ofontwikkelingsmogelijkheid

Dutch Word Analysis: ontwikkelingsmogelijkheid

1. Examination & Pronunciation:

The word "ontwikkelingsmogelijkheid" (development opportunity) is a complex noun in Dutch, formed through compounding and derivation. Its 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 consonant clusters where possible, the word is divided as follows (see JSON output for the orthographic representation).

3. Morphemic Analysis:

• Prefix: ont- (Germanic origin, prefix indicating 'un-', 'dis-', or 'begin to'). Function: Derivational, changes the meaning of the root.
• Root: wikkel- (Germanic origin, related to 'wrap', 'fold', 'develop'). Function: Lexical core, carries the primary meaning.
• Suffix 1: -ing- (Dutch suffix, forming a present participle or gerund, but here functioning as part of the noun-forming process). Function: Derivational.
• Suffix 2: -s- (Dutch suffix, forming a noun from a verb). Function: Derivational.
• Suffix 3: -mogelijkheid- (Dutch noun, meaning 'possibility', 'opportunity'). Function: Lexical component, adds the concept of potential. This is itself a compound: mogelijkheid = mogelijk (possible) + -heid (nominalizing suffix).

4. Stress Identification:

Dutch stress is generally on the penultimate syllable (second to last). However, in compounds, the stress often falls on the first element of the compound. In this case, the primary stress falls on ont-. A secondary stress is present on mogelijk- within mogelijkheid.

5. Phonetic Transcription:

/ɔnˈtʋɪkələŋsmɔɣəˈlɛidɦɛit/

6. Edge Case Review:

Dutch allows for some flexibility in syllabification, particularly with consonant clusters. However, the division presented here adheres to the most common and accepted rules. The 'sch' cluster is treated as a single unit.

7. Grammatical Role:

The word is primarily a noun. Syllabification and stress remain consistent regardless of its grammatical function within a sentence.

8. Definition & Semantics:

• Definition: The possibility or opportunity for development.
• Translation: Development opportunity
• Grammatical Category: Noun (feminine)
• Synonyms: ontwikkelingskans (development chance), groeimogelijkheid (growth opportunity)
• Antonyms: stagnatie (stagnation), belemmering (obstacle)
• Examples:
  • "De gemeente investeert in ontwikkelingsmogelijkheden voor jongeren." (The municipality invests in development opportunities for young people.)
  • "Dit project biedt veel ontwikkelingsmogelijkheden." (This project offers many development opportunities.)

9. Phonological Comparison:

• levensmogelijkheid (life opportunity): o-ven-s mo-ge-lijk-heid. Similar structure, stress on the first element.
• werkingsmogelijkheid (operational possibility): werk-ings-mo-ge-lijk-heid. Similar structure, stress on the first element.
• leerlingsmogelijkheid (student opportunity): leer-lings-mo-ge-lijk-heid. Similar structure, stress on the first element.

The consistent stress pattern on the first element of the compound demonstrates a typical Dutch morphological rule. The syllable division follows the same principles of vowel-centered syllables and avoiding consonant cluster splits.

10. Division Rules:

• Rule 1: Vowel-Centered Syllables: Each syllable must contain a vowel sound.
• Rule 2: Consonant Cluster Avoidance: Consonant clusters are generally not split unless they are complex and difficult to pronounce.
• Rule 3: Compound Stress: In compounds, the stress typically falls on the first element.
• Rule 4: Penultimate Stress: In single words, stress usually falls on the penultimate syllable.

11. Special Considerations:

The length of the word and the presence of multiple suffixes make it a complex case. However, the syllabification adheres to the standard rules of Dutch phonology. Regional variations in pronunciation might affect the precise phonetic realization of vowels, but not the underlying syllable structure.

12. Alternative Pronunciations/Regional Variations:

Some regional variations might slightly alter the vowel quality, but the syllable division remains consistent. For example, the /ɣ/ sound might be pronounced differently depending on the region.