Hyphenation ofveiligheidsproblemen

Linguistic Analysis of "veiligheidsproblemen" (Dutch)

1. Examination & Pronunciation:

The word "veiligheidsproblemen" (safety problems) is a compound noun in Dutch. Its pronunciation involves a complex sequence of sounds, typical of Dutch consonant clusters and vowel qualities.

2. Syllable Division:

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

3. Morphemic Analysis:

• Prefix: veilig- (safe) - Germanic origin, adjectival base.
• Root: -heid (hood, -ness) - Germanic origin, nominalizing suffix. Forms the abstract noun "safety".
• Suffix: -sproblemen (problems) - Compound of sprobleem (problem) + -en (plural marker). sprobleem is a loanword from English "problem". -en is a standard Dutch plural suffix.

4. Stress Identification:

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

5. Phonetic Transcription:

/vɛi̯.ləi̯.ɦɛi̯t.sproː.blɛː.mən/

6. Edge Case Review:

Dutch allows for relatively free compounding, leading to long words like this one. Syllabification focuses on maintaining pronounceability, which sometimes leads to longer syllables.

7. Grammatical Role:

The word functions solely as a noun. There are no syllabification or stress shifts based on grammatical function.

8. Definition & Semantics:

• Definition: Safety problems; issues related to security or well-being.
• Grammatical Category: Noun (masculine, plural)
• Synonyms: veiligheidsrisico's (safety risks), veiligheidskwesties (safety issues)
• Antonyms: onveiligheidsproblemen (safety issues)
• Examples:
  • "De overheid moet de veiligheidsproblemen aanpakken." (The government must address the safety problems.)
  • "Er zijn ernstige veiligheidsproblemen in de stad." (There are serious safety problems in the city.)

9. Phonological Comparison:

• "verantwoordelijkheid" (responsibility): ver-an-t-woor-de-lijk-heid. Similar structure with compounding and stress on the penultimate syllable.
• "werksituatie" (work situation): werk-si-tu-a-tie. Demonstrates the typical vowel-centered syllable division.
• "levensstandaard" (standard of living): le-vens-stand-aard. Shows how consonant clusters are handled within syllables.

10. Syllable Division Rules Applied:

• Vowel-Centered Syllabification: Each syllable contains a vowel sound.
• Avoid Breaking Diphthongs: Diphthongs (like "ei" in "veiligheid") are kept within a single syllable.
• Consonant Cluster Handling: Consonant clusters are generally maintained within a syllable unless they are exceptionally difficult to pronounce.
• Penultimate Stress: Stress falls on the second-to-last syllable.

11. Special Considerations:

The compound nature of the word requires careful consideration of morphemic boundaries when determining syllable divisions. The loanword "sprobleem" is integrated into the Dutch phonological system.