Hyphenation ofre-integratie-uitkering

Linguistic Analysis of "re-integratie-uitkering" (Dutch)

1. Examination & Pronunciation:

The word "re-integratie-uitkering" is a compound noun in Dutch, referring to a benefit received during reintegration into the workforce. Its pronunciation involves a complex sequence of vowels and consonants, typical of Dutch.

2. Syllable Division:

Following Dutch syllabification rules, which generally favor open syllables (CV structure) and avoid consonant clusters at syllable boundaries where possible, the word is divided as follows (see JSON output for the orthographic representation).

3. Morphemic Analysis:

• re-: Prefix (Latin origin) - meaning "again" or "back". Morphological function: Reversative.
• integratie: Root (Latin origin, via French) - meaning "integration". Morphological function: Core meaning of the word.
• uit-: Prefix (Germanic origin) - meaning "out" or "from". Morphological function: Separative, indicating a process of being released from something.
• kering: Suffix (Germanic origin) - meaning "provision" or "benefit". Morphological function: Nominalizing, turning the preceding element into a noun.

4. Stress Identification:

Dutch stress is generally on the penultimate (second-to-last) syllable of a word. In this case, the primary stress falls on "tie" in "integratie".

5. Phonetic Transcription:

/rə.ɪn.tə.ɣraː.ti.œy̯t.kɛ.rɪŋ/

6. Edge Case Review:

Dutch allows for complex consonant clusters, but syllable division aims to break them up in a way that maximizes open syllables. The "gr" cluster in "integratie" is a potential point of complexity, but is generally treated as a single unit within the syllable.

7. Grammatical Role:

The word is primarily a noun. While theoretically, a verbal construction could be formed around "integratie", the compound form "re-integratie-uitkering" functions exclusively as a noun. Therefore, no syllabification or stress shifts are expected based on grammatical role.

8. Definition & Semantics:

• Word: re-integratie-uitkering
• Grammatical Category: Noun
• English Translation: Reintegration benefit / Return-to-work allowance
• Synonyms: Werkloosheidsuitkering (unemployment benefit - related, but not identical), bijstand (welfare)
• Antonyms: None directly applicable.
• Examples:
  • "Hij ontvangt een re-integratie-uitkering omdat hij werkeloos is." (He receives a reintegration benefit because he is unemployed.)
  • "De re-integratie-uitkering is bedoeld om mensen te helpen bij het vinden van nieuw werk." (The reintegration benefit is intended to help people find new work.)

9. Phonological Comparison:

• verzekering (insurance): ver-ze-ke-ring. Similar syllable structure, stress on the penultimate syllable.
• communicatie (communication): co-mu-ni-ca-tie. Similar syllable structure, stress on the penultimate syllable.
• participatie (participation): par-ti-ci-pa-tie. Similar syllable structure, stress on the penultimate syllable.

The consistent stress pattern on the penultimate syllable demonstrates a core phonological rule in Dutch. The differences in syllable division arise from the varying consonant and vowel sequences within each word, but the underlying principle of maximizing open syllables remains consistent.

10. Alternative Pronunciations/Regional Variations:

Regional variations in vowel pronunciation exist in Dutch. For example, the /œy̯/ diphthong in "uitkering" might be pronounced slightly differently in different regions. However, these variations do not significantly affect the syllable division.

11. Division Rules:

• Rule 1: Open Syllable Preference: Dutch favors open syllables (CV). This is applied throughout the word.
• Rule 2: Avoid Consonant Clusters: Syllable division attempts to avoid breaking up consonant clusters, unless absolutely necessary to create an open syllable.
• Rule 3: Penultimate Stress: Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable.