Hyphenation ofontwikkelingssamenwerker

Dutch Word Analysis: ontwikkelingssamenwerker

1. Examination & Pronunciation:

The word "ontwikkelingssamenwerker" (development cooperation worker) is a compound noun in Dutch. Its pronunciation involves a series of vowel and consonant clusters typical of Dutch, requiring careful syllabification.

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 JSON output for the orthographic representation).

3. Morphemic Analysis:

• Prefix: ont- (Dutch, prefix meaning 'un-', 'dis-', or indicating a process of becoming)
• Root: wikkel- (Dutch, related to 'wikkelen' - to wrap, to develop, from Proto-Germanic *wik- meaning 'to turn, bend')
• Suffixes:
  • -ing- (Dutch, nominalizing suffix, forming a noun from a verb, similar to English '-ing')
  • -s- (Dutch, genitive marker or plural marker, here functioning as part of the compound noun)
  • -samen- (Dutch, combining form meaning 'together', 'co-')
  • -werker (Dutch, 'worker', from 'werken' - to work)

4. Stress Identification:

Dutch stress is generally on the penultimate (second-to-last) syllable. In this case, the primary stress falls on we- in samenwe-rker.

5. Phonetic Transcription:

/ɔnˈtʋɪkələŋsɑmə(n)ˈʋɛr.kər/

6. Edge Case Review:

Dutch allows for some flexibility in the pronunciation of schwa sounds (ə). The vowel in samen can be reduced to a schwa in faster speech. The 'n' in 'samen' can be pronounced or elided depending on the speaker and speed of speech.

7. Grammatical Role:

The word is primarily a noun. Syllabification remains consistent regardless of grammatical function, as it's a single lexical item.

8. Definition & Semantics:

• Definition: A person who works in the field of development cooperation.
• Grammatical Category: Noun (de ontwikkelingssamenwerker)
• Translation: Development cooperation worker
• Synonyms: Ontwikkelingshulpwerker, medewerker internationale hulp
• Antonyms: (Difficult to provide a direct antonym, as it's a specific profession. Perhaps someone hindering development.)
• Examples:
  • "De ontwikkelingssamenwerker werkte aan een project in Afrika." (The development cooperation worker worked on a project in Africa.)
  • "Zij is een ervaren ontwikkelingssamenwerker." (She is an experienced development cooperation worker.)

9. Phonological Comparison:

• verantwoordelijkheid (responsibility): ver-ant-woor-de-lijk-heid. Similar complex structure with multiple suffixes. Stress also on the penultimate syllable.
• arbeidsvoorwaarden (working conditions): ar-beids-voor-waar-den. Compound noun, stress on the penultimate syllable.
• gemeentebestuur (municipal government): ge-meen-te-be-stuur. Compound noun, stress on the penultimate syllable.

The syllable structure in "ontwikkelingssamenwerker" is more complex due to the longer root and multiple suffixes, but the stress pattern and general syllabification principles remain consistent with these other Dutch words.

10. Division Rules:

• Vowel-Based Division: Syllables are generally formed around vowel sounds.
• Consonant Cluster Rule: Consonant clusters are kept together within a syllable as much as possible, unless they are easily separable by a vowel.
• Diphthong Rule: Diphthongs (combinations of vowel sounds within a single syllable) are not split.
• Prefix/Suffix Rule: Prefixes and suffixes generally form separate syllables.

11. Special Considerations:

The 'n' in 'samen' can be pronounced or elided, which might affect the perceived syllable boundary for some speakers. However, the written syllable division remains consistent.