Hyphenation ofre-integratiepraktijk

Dutch Word Analysis: re-integratiepraktijk

1. Examination & Pronunciation:

The word "re-integratiepraktijk" is a compound noun in Dutch, meaning "reintegration practice" or "reintegration agency". It's pronounced with a relatively even stress distribution, though the final syllable receives slightly more emphasis. The 'g' is a voiced velar fricative /ɣ/. The 'ei' is a diphthong /ɛi/.

2. Syllable Division:

Following Dutch syllabification rules, which generally favor open syllables (CV structure) and avoid breaking up consonant clusters unless absolutely necessary, the word divides as follows (see JSON output for the orthographic representation).

3. Morphemic Analysis:

• Prefix: re- (Latin, meaning "again", "back"). Morphological function: indicates repetition or reversal of an action.
• Root: integratie (Latin via French, meaning "integration"). Morphological function: core meaning of the word.
• Suffix: -praktijk (Dutch, meaning "practice", "agency"). Morphological function: denotes a place or activity where something is done.

4. Stress Identification:

The primary stress falls on the in in integratie. Dutch stress is generally on the penultimate syllable, but compound words can have multiple stress points, with the main stress often on the first full syllable of the final element. In this case, the stress is on the 'in' of 'integratie'.

5. Phonetic Transcription:

/rə.ɪn.tə.ɣraː.ti.ˈpraːk.tɛi̯k/

6. Edge Case Review:

Dutch allows for relatively complex consonant clusters, and this word contains several. The 'ktr' cluster is permissible and doesn't necessitate syllable division within it.

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: A practice or agency specializing in reintegrating people into society, often after a period of unemployment, illness, or incarceration.
• Grammatical Category: Noun (het)
• Translation: Reintegration practice/agency
• Synonyms: Herintegratiepraktijk, terugkeerpraktijk
• Antonyms: (Difficult to find a direct antonym, but potentially) uitsluitingspraktijk (exclusion practice)
• Examples:
  • "De re-integratiepraktijk helpt mensen weer aan het werk te komen." (The reintegration agency helps people get back to work.)
  • "Zij werkt bij een re-integratiepraktijk." (She works at a reintegration agency.)

9. Phonological Comparison:

• werkloosheid: /ʋɛr.ˈkloːs.hɛit/ (unemployment) - Syllable division: wer-kloos-heid. Similar structure with compound elements. Stress on the second syllable.
• gezondheidscentrum: /ɣə.ˈzɔn.də.hɛits.sɛn.trʏm/ (health center) - Syllable division: ge-zond-heids-cen-trum. Longer compound, multiple stress points.
• arbeidsmarkt: /ˈɑr.bɛits.mɑrkt/ (labor market) - Syllable division: ar-beids-markt. Shorter compound, stress on the first syllable.

The differences in stress placement are due to the length and structure of the compound words. "re-integratiepraktijk" follows the general rule of penultimate stress, while the others have stress influenced by the individual components.

10. Alternative Pronunciations/Regional Variations:

Regional variations in vowel pronunciation exist in Dutch, but they don't significantly affect syllable division. Some speakers might pronounce the 'ei' slightly differently, but the syllable boundaries remain the same.

11. Division Rules:

• Open Syllable Preference: Dutch favors CV syllables.
• Consonant Cluster Maintenance: Consonant clusters are generally kept intact unless they are exceptionally difficult to pronounce.
• Compound Word Syllabification: Each component of a compound word is syllabified separately.
• Stress-Based Division: While not a strict rule, stress can influence perceived syllable boundaries.