Hyphenation ofvertragingsmechanisme

Dutch Word Analysis: vertragingsmechanisme

1. Examination & Pronunciation:

The word "vertragingsmechanisme" (delay mechanism) is a compound noun in Dutch. Its pronunciation involves a mix of consonant clusters and vowel sounds typical of the language. The 'g' is a voiced velar fricative /ɣ/, and the 'ch' represents a voiceless velar fricative /x/.

2. Syllable Division:

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

3. Morphemic Analysis:

• Prefix: ver- (Germanic origin, intensifying or changing the action of the verb) - functions as a prefix indicating a process or change.
• Root: trag- (from tragen - Germanic origin, meaning 'to carry', 'to delay') - related to the concept of slowing down or holding back.
• Suffix: -ing (Dutch suffix, forming a present participle or gerund, here functioning as a nominalizing suffix) - creates a noun from the verb.
• Suffix: -s (Dutch suffix, plural marker, but here functions as part of the compound noun)
• Suffix: -mechanisme (French origin, from mécanisme - meaning 'mechanism') - denotes the system or device.

4. Stress Identification:

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

5. Phonetic Transcription:

/vərˈtrɑɣɪŋs.məˈxanɪsmə/

6. Edge Case Review:

Dutch allows for some flexibility in syllable division, particularly with consonant clusters. However, the division presented here adheres to the principle of maximizing onsets (consonant sounds at the beginning of a syllable).

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:

• Definition: A system or device designed to cause or create a delay.
• Translation: Delay mechanism
• Grammatical Category: Noun (de)
• Synonyms: vertragingssysteem, remmechanisme (braking mechanism)
• Antonyms: versnellingsmechanisme (acceleration mechanism)
• Examples:
  • "Het vliegtuig was uitgerust met een geavanceerd vertragingsmechanisme." (The airplane was equipped with an advanced delay mechanism.)
  • "De politie onderzoekt het vertragingsmechanisme van de diefstal." (The police are investigating the delay mechanism of the theft.)

9. Phonological Comparison:

• voertuig (vehicle): voe-r-tuig. Similar structure with consonant clusters. Stress on the penultimate syllable.
• verandering (change): ver-an-de-ring. Similar prefix ver- and stress pattern.
• mechanisch (mechanical): me-cha-nisch. Shares the mechan- root and similar vowel sounds.

The differences in syllable division arise from the varying consonant clusters and the presence of different suffixes. Dutch prioritizes keeping consonant clusters intact within a syllable when possible.

10. Division Rules:

• Onset Maximization: Consonant clusters are generally kept together as onsets of syllables.
• Vowel Peak: Each syllable must contain a vowel sound.
• Penultimate Stress: Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable.

11. Special Considerations:

The 'sch' combination is treated as a single phoneme /sx/ and is generally kept within a syllable. The 'ch' is also treated as a single phoneme /x/.