Hyphenation ofuitdrukkingsvermogen

Linguistic Analysis of "uitdrukkingsvermogen" (Dutch)

1. Examination & Pronunciation:

The word "uitdrukkingsvermogen" is a complex Dutch noun meaning "expressiveness" or "capacity for expression." It's pronounced with a relatively even stress distribution, though the penultimate syllable receives slightly more emphasis.

2. Syllable Division:

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

3. Morphemic Analysis:

• Prefix: uit- (origin: Germanic, function: intensifying/separative prefix, meaning 'out' or 'fully')
• Root: druk- (origin: Germanic, function: verb stem, meaning 'to press', 'to express')
• Suffixes:
  • -king- (origin: Germanic, function: nominalizing suffix, forming a noun from a verb)
  • -s- (origin: Germanic, function: genitive marker, but here part of the compound noun formation)
  • -ver- (origin: Germanic, function: intensifying prefix, meaning 'fully' or 'completely')
  • -mogen- (origin: Germanic, function: nominalizing suffix, indicating capacity or ability)

4. Stress Identification:

The primary stress falls on the antepenultimate syllable: druk-kings-ver-mo-gen. Dutch stress is generally weak and predictable, but this syllable receives slightly more prominence.

5. Phonetic Transcription:

/œytˈdrʏkɪŋsʋərˈmoːɣə(n)/

6. Edge Case Review:

Dutch allows for relatively free compounding, which can lead to long words like this one. Syllabification follows general rules, but the length and complexity require careful application. The 'ng' cluster is treated as a single unit in many pronunciations.

7. Grammatical Role:

"Uitdrukkingsvermogen" is exclusively a noun. Its structure doesn't change based on grammatical function.

8. Definition & Semantics:

• Definition: The ability to express oneself effectively; the capacity for conveying thoughts, feelings, or ideas.
• Translation: Expressiveness, capacity for expression.
• Grammatical Category: Noun (de - neuter gender)
• Synonyms: expressiviteit, spreekvaardigheid, eloquentie
• Antonyms: onvermogen, gebrek aan expressie
• Examples:
  • "Haar uitdrukkingsvermogen is indrukwekkend." (Her expressiveness is impressive.)
  • "Het boek toont het uitdrukkingsvermogen van de auteur." (The book shows the author's capacity for expression.)

9. Phonological Comparison:

• Verantwoordelijkheid (responsibility): ver-ant-woor-de-lijk-heid. Similar structure with compounding and suffixes. Stress pattern is also similar.
• Waarschijnlijkheid (probability): waar-schijn-lijk-heid. Shares the -lijk-heid suffix, demonstrating consistent syllabification.
• Ontwikkelingsmogelijkheid (development opportunity): ont-wik-ke-lings-mo-ge-lijk-heid. Demonstrates the compounding and suffixation patterns common in Dutch, with similar syllabification rules applied.

10. Division Rules:

• Vowel-Based Division: Syllables are generally formed around vowel sounds.
• Consonant Cluster Rule: Consonant clusters are kept together within a syllable unless they are easily separable (e.g., ver-).
• Compound Word Rule: Compound words are divided based on the individual morphemes.

11. Special Considerations:

The 'uit-' prefix can sometimes be pronounced as /œyt/ or /œjt/. The 'ng' cluster can be pronounced as a single sound /ŋ/ or as /nɡ/. These variations don't significantly alter the syllabification.

12. Alternative Pronunciations/Regional Variations:

Regional variations in pronunciation might affect the precise realization of vowels, but the core syllabification remains consistent.