Hyphenation ofontwikkelingsproblemen

Dutch Word Analysis: ontwikkelingsproblemen

1. Examination & Pronunciation:

The word "ontwikkelingsproblemen" (developmental problems) is a compound noun in Dutch. Its pronunciation involves several consonant clusters and vowel sounds typical of the language. It's crucial to consider the schwa reduction common in unstressed syllables.

2. Syllable Division:

Following Dutch syllabification rules, which generally favor maximizing onsets (consonant clusters at the beginning of a syllable), the division will be as follows (detailed in the JSON output).

3. Morphemic Analysis:

• Prefix: ont- (Dutch, meaning 'un-', 'dis-', or indicating a process of becoming) - derived from Old Dutch.
• Root: wikkel- (Dutch, related to 'wrap', 'fold', 'develop') - Germanic origin.
• Suffix 1: -ing- (Dutch, forming a gerund or present participle, but here functioning as part of the noun formation) - Germanic origin.
• Suffix 2: -s- (Dutch, plural marker) - Germanic origin.
• Suffix 3: -problemen (Dutch, 'problems' - noun) - derived from Latin problema.

4. Stress Identification:

The primary stress falls on the antepenultimate syllable: pro-ble-men.

5. Phonetic Transcription:

/ɔnˈtʋɪkələŋsproˈblɛmə(n)/

6. Edge Case Review:

Dutch allows for some flexibility in syllable division, particularly with consonant clusters. However, maximizing onsets is generally preferred. The 'v' in 'wikkel' can sometimes be considered part of the following syllable, but the onset 'wi-' is more common.

7. Grammatical Role:

The word is primarily a noun. Syllabification and stress remain consistent regardless of grammatical function, as it's a fixed compound.

8. Definition & Semantics:

• Definition: Developmental problems; difficulties related to development (physical, cognitive, emotional).
• Grammatical Category: Noun (plural)
• Translation: Developmental problems
• Synonyms: ontwikkelingsstoornissen (developmental disorders), leerproblemen (learning difficulties)
• Antonyms: (Difficult to provide direct antonyms, as it describes a deficit. Perhaps 'gezonde ontwikkeling' - healthy development)
• Examples:
  • "De kinderen met ontwikkelingsproblemen kregen extra begeleiding." (The children with developmental problems received extra guidance.)
  • "De school heeft expertise in het omgaan met ontwikkelingsproblemen." (The school has expertise in dealing with developmental problems.)

9. Phonological Comparison:

• verantwoordelijkheid (responsibility): ver-ant-woor-de-lijk-heid. Similar complex structure with consonant clusters. Stress on 'woor'.
• persoonlijkheidsstoornis (personality disorder): per-soon-lijk-heids-stoor-nis. Similar length and compound structure. Stress on 'lijk'.
• levensomstandigheden (living conditions): le-vens-om-stan-di-gheden. Similar compound structure. Stress on 'stan'.

The differences in syllable division arise from the specific consonant and vowel sequences in each word. Dutch syllable structure allows for relatively complex onsets and codas, but the principle of maximizing onsets remains consistent.