Hyphenation ofoverzichtstentoonstelling

Dutch Word Analysis: overzichtstentoonstelling

1. Examination & Pronunciation:

The word overzichtstentoonstelling (overview exhibition) 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 digraphs and consonant clusters where possible, the word is divided as follows (see JSON output for the exact orthographic representation).

3. Morphemic Analysis:

• Prefix: over- (Germanic origin) - Function: Intensifier, indicating 'over' or 'above' in a figurative sense.
• Root: zicht (Germanic origin) - Function: Noun meaning 'view', 'sight', 'overview'.
• Suffix: -tentoonstelling (Dutch, composed of multiple morphemes) - Function: Noun-forming suffix indicating an exhibition or display. It's built from tentoon- (display) and -stelling (setting, arrangement).

4. Stress Identification:

The primary stress falls on the antepenultimate syllable: toon.

5. Phonetic Transcription:

/oːvərˈxɪçtə(n)tɔnˌstɛlɪŋ/

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 patterns. The 'sch' digraph 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: An exhibition providing a comprehensive overview of a subject.
• Translation: Overview exhibition
• Grammatical Category: Noun (het)
• Synonyms: Overzichtsbeurs, thematentoonstelling
• Antonyms: Detailtentoonstelling
• Examples:
  • "De overzichtstentoonstelling over de Nederlandse meesters trok veel bezoekers." (The overview exhibition on Dutch masters attracted many visitors.)

9. Phonological Comparison:

• landschap: land-schap - Similar vowel structure, but simpler consonant clusters.
• werkloosheid: werk-loos-heid - Demonstrates the typical Dutch pattern of separating suffixes.
• voetbalwedstrijd: voet-bal-wed-strijd - Shows how compound words are syllabified, similar to overzichtstentoonstelling.

10. Syllable List with IPA and Rule Explanations:

• o-ver: /oːvər/ - Rule: Open syllable followed by a consonant cluster.
• zicht: /zɪçt/ - Rule: Single vowel sound forms a syllable.
• ten: /tən/ - Rule: Vowel surrounded by consonants.
• toon: /toːn/ - Rule: Single vowel sound forms a syllable, stressed.
• stel: /stɛl/ - Rule: Vowel surrounded by consonants.
• ling: /lɪŋ/ - Rule: Vowel surrounded by consonants.

11. Division Rules Applied:

• Vowel Peak Principle: Each syllable must contain a vowel sound.
• Consonant Cluster Rule: Consonant clusters are generally maintained within a syllable unless they are easily separable.
• Avoidance of Single-Letter Syllables: Dutch avoids creating syllables consisting of a single consonant.

12. Special Considerations:

The 'sch' digraph is treated as a single phoneme /sç/ and remains within a syllable. The 't' between 'zicht' and 'ten' is a linking consonant and is included in the following syllable.

13. Alternative Pronunciations/Regional Variations:

Regional variations in vowel pronunciation exist in Dutch, but they do not significantly alter the syllabification.