Hyphenation ofuitwisselingsverdrag

Dutch Word Analysis: uitwisselingsverdrag

1. Examination & Pronunciation:

The word "uitwisselingsverdrag" (exchange treaty) is a compound noun in Dutch. Its pronunciation involves a series of consonant clusters and vowel sounds typical of the language. The 'g' at the end is a voiced velar fricative.

2. Syllable Division:

Following Dutch syllabification rules, which prioritize vowel sounds and avoid splitting diphthongs or consonant clusters where possible, the word breaks down as follows (see "syllable_division" in the JSON output).

3. Morphemic Analysis:

• uit-: Prefix (Dutch origin) - meaning "out" or "from", indicating a process or result.
• wissel-: Root (Dutch origin, related to "wisselen" - to exchange) - the core meaning of exchange.
• -ings-: Suffix (Dutch origin) - forms a noun from a verb, indicating a process or result.
• ver-: Prefix (Dutch origin) - intensifier, often indicating completion or thoroughness.
• drag: Root (Dutch origin, related to "dragen" - to carry, but in this context meaning treaty/agreement) - the agreement itself.

4. Stress Identification:

The primary stress falls on the antepenultimate syllable: "wis-se-lings-ver-drag".

5. Phonetic Transcription:

/œytˈʋɪsələŋsʋərˈdrɑx/

6. Edge Case Review:

Dutch syllabification can be complex with consonant clusters. The 'sch' cluster is treated as a single unit. The 'ng' cluster is also treated as a single unit.

7. Grammatical Role:

The word is primarily a noun. Syllabification remains consistent regardless of grammatical function, as the orthography doesn't change.

8. Definition & Semantics:

• Word: uitwisselingsverdrag
• Grammatical Category: Noun (de)
• English Translation: Exchange treaty, agreement of exchange
• Synonyms: ruilovereenkomst, overeenkomst van uitwisseling
• Antonyms: None directly applicable.
• Examples:
  • "Het uitwisselingsverdrag tussen de landen werd ondertekend." (The exchange treaty between the countries was signed.)
  • "De voorwaarden van het uitwisselingsverdrag zijn duidelijk." (The terms of the exchange treaty are clear.)

9. Phonological Comparison:

• werkloosheid: wer-kloos-heid (similar vowel structure and consonant clusters)
• overheidsgebouw: o-ver-heids-ge-bouw (similar prefix and compound structure)
• rechtsbijstand: rechts-bij-stand (similar consonant clusters and stress pattern)

The syllable division in "uitwisselingsverdrag" is consistent with these examples, demonstrating the application of Dutch syllabification rules regarding vowel-centered syllables and consonant cluster handling.

10. Division Rules:

• Onset Maximization: Dutch attempts to maximize the number of consonants in the onset of a syllable.
• Vowel Centering: Syllables are built around vowel sounds.
• Avoidance of Single-Letter Syllables: Single-letter syllables are generally avoided unless they are vowels.
• Diphthong Preservation: Diphthongs are not split across syllable boundaries.

11. Special Considerations:

The 'sch' and 'ng' clusters are treated as single units, influencing syllable division. The compound nature of the word requires careful consideration of morphemic boundaries.