Hyphenation ofuitzonderingsmaatregel

Dutch Word Analysis: uitzonderingsmaatregel

1. Examination & Pronunciation:

The word "uitzonderingsmaatregel" is a complex Dutch noun meaning "exceptional measure." It's a compound word, typical of Dutch, and its pronunciation involves several consonant clusters and vowel sounds characteristic of the language.

2. Syllable Division:

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

3. Morphemic Analysis:

• Prefix: uit- (origin: Germanic, function: intensifying/separative prefix, meaning 'out of', 'completely')
• Root: zonder (origin: Germanic, function: base for 'without', 'exception') - This is a reduced form of 'zonder', appearing as 'zonder-' within the compound.
• Suffixes:
  • -ings- (origin: Germanic, function: nominalizing suffix, forming a noun from a verb or adjective)
  • -maatregel (origin: Germanic, function: noun, meaning 'measure', 'regulation') - This is itself a compound word. maat (measure) + regel (rule).

4. Stress Identification:

The primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable: maat.

5. Phonetic Transcription:

/œytˈzɔndərɪŋsˌmaːtrɛɣəl/

6. Edge Case Review:

Dutch syllabification can be tricky with consonant clusters. The 'zonder' portion is often pronounced with a reduced vowel, and the 'ings' suffix can sometimes be pronounced as a single syllable. However, maintaining separate syllables for clarity is preferred in this analysis.

7. Grammatical Role:

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

8. Definition & Semantics:

• Word: uitzonderingsmaatregel
• Grammatical Category: Noun (de)
• English Translation: Exceptional measure, extraordinary measure
• Synonyms: noodmaatregel (emergency measure), speciale regeling (special arrangement)
• Antonyms: standaardprocedure (standard procedure), normale gang van zaken (normal course of events)
• Examples:
  • "De regering heeft een uitzonderingsmaatregel getroffen om de crisis te bestrijden." (The government took an exceptional measure to combat the crisis.)
  • "Deze uitzonderingsmaatregel is alleen van toepassing in extreme gevallen." (This exceptional measure only applies in extreme cases.)

9. Phonological Comparison:

• werksituatie (work situation): werk-si-tu-a-tie - Similar syllable structure with consonant clusters. Stress on the penultimate syllable.
• verantwoordelijkheid (responsibility): ver-ant-woor-de-lijk-heid - Longer word, but demonstrates the same principle of vowel-based syllable division. Stress on the antepenultimate syllable.
• toestemming (permission): toe-stem-ming - Shorter, but shows the combination of vowels and consonants in syllables. Stress on the penultimate syllable.

The differences in syllable count and stress placement are due to the varying lengths and morphological structures of the words. However, the underlying principle of vowel-based syllabification remains consistent.

10. Division Rules:

• Rule 1: Vowel-Based Syllabification: Each vowel sound generally forms the nucleus of a syllable.
• Rule 2: Consonant Cluster Handling: Consonant clusters are generally kept together within a syllable unless they are easily separable based on pronunciation.
• Rule 3: Compound Word Syllabification: Syllabification follows the rules for individual morphemes within a compound word.
• Rule 4: Stress Placement: In Dutch, stress typically falls on the penultimate syllable, but can be influenced by morphological structure.

11. Special Considerations:

The 'zonder' portion is a reduced form within the compound, which could lead to some variation in pronunciation and potentially syllabification in colloquial speech. However, the analysis presented here reflects standard pronunciation and syllabification rules.

12. Alternative Pronunciations/Regional Variations:

Regional variations in vowel pronunciation might slightly affect the phonetic transcription, but the syllable division would remain largely consistent.