Hyphenation ofuitbreidingsproject

Dutch Word Analysis: uitbreidingsproject

1. Examination & Pronunciation:

The word "uitbreidingsproject" is a compound noun in Dutch. It's pronounced with a relatively even stress distribution, though the final syllable receives slightly more emphasis. The 'ui' diphthong and the 'ei' diphthong are key features of Dutch pronunciation.

2. Syllable Division:

Following Dutch syllabification rules, which generally favor open syllables (syllables ending in a vowel) and avoid breaking up diphthongs, the word divides as follows (see JSON output for the orthographic representation).

3. Morphemic Analysis:

• uit-: Prefix (origin: Dutch, meaning 'out', 'from', 'extended'). Function: Indicates expansion or extension.
• breid-: Root (origin: Dutch, related to 'breed' - broad, wide). Function: Core meaning of widening or expanding.
• -ings-: Suffix (origin: Germanic, specifically Dutch). Function: Forms a noun from a verb, indicating a process or result.
• -project: Root (origin: Latin via French/English). Function: Denotes a planned undertaking.

4. Stress Identification:

The primary stress falls on the 'breid' syllable. Dutch stress is generally on the first syllable of a word or word component, but compound words can have secondary stresses on subsequent components. In this case, 'breid' is the most prominent.

5. Phonetic Transcription:

/œytˈbrɛidɪŋs.prɔˈjɛkt/

6. Edge Case Review:

Dutch syllabification can be complex with consonant clusters. However, this word doesn't present extreme edge cases. The 'ings' suffix is a common element and follows standard syllabification patterns.

7. Grammatical Role:

The word functions primarily as a noun. Syllabification and stress remain consistent regardless of its grammatical role within a sentence.

8. Definition & Semantics:

• Definition: A plan or undertaking aimed at expanding something.
• English Translation: Expansion project
• Grammatical Category: Noun (het)
• Synonyms: uitbouwplan, expansieplan
• Antonyms: inkrimpingsproject (contraction project)
• Examples:
  • "Het uitbreidingsproject van de fabriek zal nieuwe banen creëren." (The expansion project of the factory will create new jobs.)
  • "De gemeenteraad keurde het uitbreidingsproject goed." (The city council approved the expansion project.)

9. Phonological Comparison:

• uitvoering: /œytˈvœrɪŋ/ - Similar 'uit-' prefix and vowel sounds. Syllabification: uit-voe-ring.
• vergroting: /vərˈɣrɔtɪŋ/ - Similar '-ing' suffix. Syllabification: ver-gro-ting.
• ontwikkeling: /ɔnˈtʋɪkələŋ/ - Similar '-ing' suffix and consonant clusters. Syllabification: ont-wik-ke-ling.

The syllable structure in "uitbreidingsproject" is consistent with these words, demonstrating the typical Dutch pattern of favoring open syllables and maintaining diphthongs within a single syllable. The differences in syllable count are due to the varying lengths of the root morphemes.

10. Division Rules:

• Rule 1: Avoid Breaking Diphthongs: The 'ui' and 'ei' diphthongs are kept intact within their respective syllables.
• Rule 2: Open Syllable Preference: Syllables generally end in vowels.
• Rule 3: Consonant Cluster Resolution: Consonant clusters are resolved based on sonority, but in this case, the clusters are relatively simple and don't require complex splitting.
• Rule 4: Compound Word Syllabification: Each component of the compound word is syllabified independently before being combined.

11. Special Considerations:

The 'ings' suffix is a common source of variation in pronunciation, but the syllabification remains consistent. Regional variations in vowel pronunciation might exist, but they don't significantly alter the syllable division.