Hyphenation ofvermoeidheidsverschijnsel

Linguistic Analysis of "vermoeidheidsverschijnsel" (Dutch)

1. Examination & Pronunciation:

The word "vermoeidheidsverschijnsel" is a complex Dutch noun meaning "symptom of fatigue." It's a compound word built from several morphemes. Pronunciation involves a series of vowel and consonant clusters, typical of Dutch.

2. Syllable Division:

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

3. Morphemic Analysis:

• Prefix: ver- (Germanic origin) - Function: often indicates a process or state.
• Root: moeid- (related to moe 'tired') - Function: core meaning related to fatigue.
• Suffix: -heid (Germanic origin) - Function: nominalizing suffix, forming an abstract noun.
• Suffix: -s- (Dutch suffix) - Function: genitive marker, linking to the next element.
• Suffix: -verschijn- (related to verschijnen 'to appear') - Function: indicates manifestation or appearance.
• Suffix: -sel (Germanic origin) - Function: diminutive or abstract noun suffix.

4. Stress Identification:

The primary stress falls on the antepenultimate syllable: ver-moeid-heids-verschijn-sel.

5. Phonetic Transcription:

/vərˈmœjdɛitsfərˈʃɛin.səl/

6. Edge Case Review:

Dutch syllabification allows for complex consonant clusters within syllables. The "verschijn" portion presents a cluster that requires careful consideration. The 'sch' is treated as a single phoneme /ʃ/.

7. Grammatical Role:

The word is exclusively a noun. Syllabification remains consistent regardless of its grammatical function within a sentence.

8. Definition & Semantics:

• Definition: A symptom or manifestation of fatigue.
• Grammatical Category: Noun (de - neuter gender)
• Translation: Symptom of fatigue
• Synonyms: vermoeidheidssymptoom, uitputtingsverschijnsel
• Antonyms: vitaliteitssymptoom (symptom of vitality)
• Examples: "De patiënt klaagde over verschillende vermoeidheidsverschijnselen." (The patient complained about several symptoms of fatigue.)

9. Phonological Comparison:

• moeilijkheid (difficulty): moei-lijk-heid - Similar structure with Germanic suffixes. Stress pattern is also similar.
• verantwoordelijkheid (responsibility): ver-ant-woor-de-lijk-heid - Shares the ver- prefix and -heid suffix. Syllable division follows similar rules.
• gevoeligheid (sensitivity): ge-voe-lig-heid - Demonstrates the use of a prefix and the -heid suffix, but with a simpler consonant structure.

10. Syllable Analysis Breakdown:

• ver-: /vər/ - Open syllable, vowel followed by a consonant. Rule: Vowel-consonant syllables are typically separated.
• moeid-: /mœjd/ - Closed syllable, vowel followed by consonant cluster. Rule: Consonant clusters are maintained within the syllable if pronounceable.
• heids-: /ɛits/ - Closed syllable, vowel followed by consonant cluster. Rule: Consonant clusters are maintained within the syllable if pronounceable.
• ver-: /fər/ - Open syllable, vowel followed by a consonant. Rule: Vowel-consonant syllables are typically separated.
• schijn-: /ʃɛin/ - Closed syllable, vowel preceded by consonant cluster. Rule: Consonant clusters are maintained within the syllable if pronounceable.
• sel: /səl/ - Closed syllable, vowel followed by a consonant. Rule: Vowel-consonant syllables are typically separated.

11. Special Considerations:

The 'sch' cluster is treated as a single unit /ʃ/ in Dutch phonology, influencing the syllabification. The length of the word and the multiple suffixes contribute to its complexity.

12. Alternative Pronunciations/Regional Variations:

Regional variations in vowel pronunciation might exist, but they generally don't affect the core syllabification.