Hyphenation ofre-integratiesubsidies

Dutch Word Analysis: re-integratiesubsidies

1. Examination & Pronunciation:

The word "re-integratiesubsidies" is a complex Dutch noun. It's pronounced with a relatively even stress distribution, though the penultimate syllable receives slightly more emphasis. The 'g' is a voiced velar fricative /ɣ/, and the 'ie' is a diphthong /iə/.

2. Syllable Division:

re-in-te-gra-ties-ub-si-dies

3. Morphemic Analysis:

• Prefix: re- (Latin, meaning "again," "back") - Prefixes in Dutch often indicate repetition or reversal.
• Root: integratie (Latin, integratio meaning "restoration," "completion") - The core meaning of the word.
• Suffix: -subsidies (Dutch, derived from subsidie meaning "subsidy") - Indicates a plural form related to financial support. The suffix is composed of -s (plural marker) and -ubsidies (related to subsidy).

4. Stress Identification:

The primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable: ties.

5. Phonetic Transcription:

/rə.ɪn.tə.ɣraː.ti.əsʏp.si.diːs/

6. Syllable List with IPA and Rule Explanations:

• re-: /rə/ - Open syllable. Rule: Syllables are formed around vowel nuclei. 'e' is the vowel.
• in-: /ɪn/ - Closed syllable. Rule: Consonant clusters are generally maintained within a syllable if they can form a valid onset.
• te-: /tə/ - Open syllable. Rule: Vowel nuclei define syllable boundaries.
• gra-: /ɣraː/ - Closed syllable. Rule: Consonant clusters are maintained. 'a' is the vowel.
• ties-: /ti.əs/ - Closed syllable. Rule: Vowel nuclei define syllable boundaries.
• ub-: /ʏp/ - Closed syllable. Rule: Consonant clusters are maintained. 'u' is the vowel.
• si-: /si/ - Open syllable. Rule: Vowel nuclei define syllable boundaries.
• dies: /diːs/ - Closed syllable. Rule: Vowel nuclei define syllable boundaries.

7. Exceptions/Special Cases (Syllable Level):

The 'ie' diphthong is a common feature of Dutch and doesn't present a syllabification challenge. The consonant clusters /ɣr/ and /sp/ are permissible in Dutch onsets and codas.

8. Exceptions/Special Cases (Word Level):

Dutch allows for relatively long words formed through compounding and affixation. This word is a prime example. The syllabification follows standard rules despite its length.

9. Grammatical Role & Syllabification Shifts:

This word is primarily a noun. While Dutch verbs can be formed by adding prefixes or suffixes, the core syllabification remains consistent. If it were used in a verbal construction (which is unlikely), the stress pattern might shift slightly, but the syllable division would remain the same.

10. Definition & Semantics:

• Word: re-integratiesubsidies
• Part of Speech: Noun (plural)
• Definitions:
  • "Financial support for reintegration programs."
  • "Subsidies aimed at helping people return to work or society."
• Translation: Reintegration subsidies
• Synonyms: terugkeersubsidies (return subsidies), herintegratiesubsidies (re-integration subsidies)
• Antonyms: None directly applicable.
• Examples:
  • "De gemeente verstrekt re-integratiesubsidies aan werklozen." (The municipality provides reintegration subsidies to the unemployed.)
  • "De aanvraag voor re-integratiesubsidies werd goedgekeurd." (The application for reintegration subsidies was approved.)

11. Phonological Comparison:

• werkloosheid (unemployment): wer-loos-heid. Similar syllable structure with vowel-consonant alternation.
• arbeidsmarkt (labor market): ar-beids-markt. Similar consonant clusters and vowel-consonant patterns.
• socialezekerheid (social security): so-ci-a-le-ze-ker-heid. Demonstrates the ability of Dutch to form long words with multiple syllables.

The key difference is the length and complexity of "re-integratiesubsidies" due to the multiple affixes. However, the underlying syllabification principles remain consistent.

12. Division Rules:

• Vowel Nucleus Rule: Each syllable must contain a vowel nucleus.
• Onset-Rime Rule: Syllables are divided into an onset (initial consonant(s)) and a rime (vowel and following consonants).
• Consonant Cluster Maintenance Rule: Consonant clusters are maintained within a syllable if they form a valid onset or coda.