Hyphenation ofscheidsrechtersblad

Linguistic Analysis of "scheidsrechtersblad" (Dutch)

1. Examination & Pronunciation:

The word "scheidsrechtersblad" is a compound noun in Dutch. It's pronounced with a relatively complex consonant cluster at the beginning. The pronunciation involves a voiceless fricative /s/, followed by a voiced alveolar fricative /x/, and then a sequence of other consonants.

2. Syllable Division:

Following Dutch syllabification rules, which generally favor open syllables (syllables ending in a vowel) and avoid breaking up consonant clusters unless absolutely necessary, the word is divided as follows (see JSON output for the orthographic representation).

3. Morphemic Analysis:

• scheids-: From "scheidsman" (arbitrator, referee), ultimately from Middle Dutch "scheiden" (to separate, divide). Function: Prefix/Combining Form indicating 'relating to arbitration'.
• rechters-: From "rechter" (judge), derived from Old Dutch "rehtari". Function: Combining Form indicating 'judge'.
• blad: From Old Dutch "blad" (leaf, sheet, page). Function: Noun, meaning 'sheet' or 'page'.

4. Stress Identification:

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

5. Phonetic Transcription:

/ˈsχɛitsrɛxtərsblɑt/

6. Edge Case Review:

The initial consonant cluster /sχ/ is relatively uncommon but permissible in Dutch. The syllabification aims to keep the cluster together as much as possible.

7. Grammatical Role:

The word is exclusively a noun. Syllabification and stress remain consistent regardless of its grammatical function within a sentence.

8. Definition & Semantics:

• Definition: A sheet or page containing the official decisions and details of a referee or umpire.
• English Translation: Referee's report/sheet/record.
• Grammatical Category: Noun (de)
• Synonyms: None readily available; it's a very specific term.
• Antonyms: None applicable.
• Examples:
  • "De scheidsrechtersblad gaf aan dat de speler een rode kaart had gekregen." (The referee's report indicated that the player had received a red card.)

9. Phonological Comparison:

• werkschema: /ˈwɛrksχəma/ (work schedule) - Similar initial consonant cluster, stress on the penultimate syllable.
• rechtszaak: /ˈrɛxtsaːk/ (lawsuit) - Similar "rechts-" component, stress on the penultimate syllable.
• schoolblad: /ˈskoːlblɑt/ (school newspaper) - Similar "-blad" ending, stress on the penultimate syllable.

The differences in syllable structure are primarily due to the varying prefixes and combining forms. The "-blad" ending consistently forms a separate syllable.

10. Alternative Pronunciations/Regional Variations:

Regional variations in vowel pronunciation are possible, but they don't significantly affect the syllabification. Some speakers might slightly reduce the vowel in unstressed syllables.

11. Division Rules:

• Onset Maximization: Dutch prefers to maximize the number of consonants in the onset of a syllable.
• Vowel-Centric Syllables: Syllables generally revolve around a vowel nucleus.
• Penultimate Stress: Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable.
• Compound Word Syllabification: Compound words are syllabified based on the individual morphemes.