Hyphenation ofrecessieverschijnsel

Linguistic Analysis of "recessieverschijnsel" (Dutch)

1. Examination & Pronunciation:

The word "recessieverschijnsel" (recession phenomenon) is a complex noun in Dutch. Its pronunciation involves several consonant clusters and vowel sequences typical of the language. It's crucial to consider the schwa (ə) sounds, which are common in unstressed syllables.

2. Syllable Division:

Following Dutch syllabification rules, which prioritize vowel sounds and avoid splitting diphthongs or consonant clusters where possible, the word is divided as follows (see JSON output for the orthographic representation).

3. Morphemic Analysis:

• Prefix: re- (Latin, meaning "again, back") - indicates repetition or reversal.
• Root: cessie- (from Latin cessio, meaning "yielding, giving up") - relates to a decline or reduction.
• Suffix: -ver- (Dutch, inchoative suffix, indicating a beginning of a state or process) - transforms the root into a verb-like element.
• Suffix: -schijn- (Dutch, appearance, semblance) - indicates a phenomenon or manifestation.
• Suffix: -sel (Dutch, diminutive suffix, often indicating a small or abstract instance) - creates a noun.

4. Stress Identification:

The primary stress falls on the antepenultimate syllable: schijn.

5. Phonetic Transcription:

/rəˈsɛsi.vər.ʃɛin.səl/

6. Edge Case Review:

Dutch syllabification can be tricky with consonant clusters. The "rs" cluster is generally treated as a single onset. The "sch" cluster is also treated as a single onset.

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: A phenomenon associated with an economic recession; a visible manifestation of a recession.
• Grammatical Category: Noun (de - neuter gender)
• Translation: Recession phenomenon
• Synonyms: recessie-effect, recessie-indicatie
• Antonyms: economische groei-verschijnsel (economic growth phenomenon)
• Examples: "De stijging van de werkloosheid is een duidelijk recessieverschijnsel." (The rise in unemployment is a clear recession phenomenon.)

9. Phonological Comparison:

• 'waterpas' /'vaːtər.pɑs/ - Syllables: wa-ter-pas. Similar vowel structure, but simpler consonant clusters.
• 'universiteit' /ˌy.ni.vər.siˈtɛit/ - Syllables: u-ni-ver-si-teit. Longer word with more vowel sounds, but similar stress pattern.
• 'persoonlijkheid' /pərˈsoːn.lək.hɛit/ - Syllables: per-soon-lijk-heid. Complex consonant clusters, similar to "recessieverschijnsel", but different vowel qualities.

The differences in syllable division arise from the varying lengths and complexities of the consonant clusters and vowel sequences. "recessieverschijnsel" has a particularly dense structure.

10. Division Rules:

• Onset Maximization: Dutch prefers to maximize the number of consonants in the onset of a syllable.
• Vowel-Centric: Syllables are built around vowel sounds.
• Diphthong Preservation: Diphthongs are not split across syllable boundaries.
• Consonant Cluster Handling: Consonant clusters are generally kept together unless they are easily separable based on sonority.

11. Special Considerations:

The "sch" cluster is treated as a single unit, and the "rs" cluster is also generally treated as a single unit. The schwa sound /ə/ is common in unstressed syllables and can sometimes be reduced or elided in rapid speech, but it still influences syllabification.