Hyphenation ofsatellietcommunicatie

Dutch Word Analysis: satellietcommunicatie

1. Examination & Pronunciation:

The word "satellietcommunicatie" (satellite communication) is a compound noun in Dutch. Its pronunciation involves a mix of vowel qualities and consonant clusters typical of the language. The 'ie' digraph is pronounced as a diphthong /i.e/. The 'c' before 'o' is pronounced as /k/.

2. Syllable Division:

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

3. Morphemic Analysis:

• satelliet-: Root. From Latin satelles (companion), via French satellite. Denotes the artificial satellite.
• communicatie-: Root. From Latin communicare (to share, to communicate). Denotes the act of communication.

This is a compound word, not formed through affixation in the traditional sense.

4. Stress Identification:

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

5. Phonetic Transcription:

/satəˈlitkɔmy.nikaːtsi/

6. Edge Case Review:

Dutch syllabification can be complex with consonant clusters. The 'comm' cluster is a common example. The rule is to attempt to keep consonant clusters intact within a syllable if possible, but vowels must always be assigned to a syllable.

7. Grammatical Role:

The word is a noun. As a noun, the syllabification and stress remain consistent.

8. Definition & Semantics:

• Definition: The technology and processes involved in communicating using artificial satellites.
• Translation: Satellite communication
• Grammatical Category: Noun (het)
• Synonyms: Satellietoverdracht, ruimtecommunicatie
• Antonyms: (None directly applicable)
• Examples:
  • "Satellietcommunicatie is essentieel voor maritieme navigatie." (Satellite communication is essential for maritime navigation.)
  • "De kosten van satellietcommunicatie zijn de afgelopen jaren gedaald." (The costs of satellite communication have decreased in recent years.)

9. Phonological Comparison:

• universiteit: u-ni-ver-si-teit. Similar vowel structure and consonant clusters. Stress on the penultimate syllable.
• computertechnologie: com-pu-ter-tech-no-lo-gie. Compound noun, stress on the penultimate syllable.
• informatievoorziening: in-for-ma-tie-voor-zie-ning. Another compound noun, stress on the penultimate syllable.

The syllable division in "satellietcommunicatie" follows the same pattern as these words: prioritizing vowel sounds and keeping consonant clusters together where possible.

10. Alternative Pronunciations/Regional Variations:

Regional variations in Dutch pronunciation exist, but they generally do not affect the core syllabification rules. Some speakers might slightly reduce the vowel in the unstressed syllables, but the syllable boundaries remain the same.

11. Division Rules Applied:

• Vowel-centric Syllabification: Each vowel sound forms the nucleus of a syllable.
• Diphthong Preservation: Diphthongs (like 'ie') are not split across syllables.
• Consonant Cluster Handling: Consonant clusters are generally kept together within a syllable unless breaking them is necessary to create a valid syllable structure.
• Penultimate Stress: Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable.