Hyphenation ofvluchtwegaanduiding

Dutch Word Analysis: vluchtwegaanduiding

1. Examination & Pronunciation:

The word "vluchtwegaanduiding" is a compound noun in Dutch. It's pronounced with a relatively complex sequence of sounds, typical of Dutch consonant clusters. The pronunciation involves several fricatives and a liquid consonant.

2. Syllable Division:

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

3. Morphemic Analysis:

• Prefix: vluucht- (from vlucht, meaning 'flight' or 'escape'). Origin: Old Dutch. Morphological function: Indicates the type of way.
• Root: weg- (meaning 'way'). Origin: Old Dutch. Morphological function: Core meaning of the word.
• Suffix: -aanduiding (meaning 'indication' or 'designation'). Origin: aan- (to) + duiden (to indicate) + -ing (nominalizing suffix). Morphological function: Forms a noun indicating the act of designating.

4. Stress Identification:

The primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable: aan-dui-ding.

5. Phonetic Transcription:

/ˈvlʏxtʋeːɣaːnˌdʏidɪŋ/

6. Edge Case Review:

Dutch syllabification can be tricky with consonant clusters. The 'cht' cluster is generally treated as a single unit, but the 'weg' part is a common syllable. The 'aa' diphthong is a long vowel and forms a single syllable.

7. Grammatical Role:

The word is primarily a noun. Syllabification and stress remain consistent regardless of grammatical function, as it's a single, complex noun.

8. Definition & Semantics:

• Definition: A sign or marking indicating an escape route.
• Translation: Escape route indication
• Grammatical Category: Noun (de)
• Synonyms: vluchtrouteaanduizing, nooduitgangsaanduiding
• Antonyms: None directly applicable.
• Examples:
  • "De vluchtwegaanduiding was duidelijk zichtbaar." (The escape route indication was clearly visible.)
  • "Zorg ervoor dat de vluchtwegaanduiding goed verlicht is." (Make sure the escape route indication is well-lit.)

9. Phonological Comparison:

• achteruitgang: /ɑx.tərˈœyt.ɣɑŋ/ - Syllables: ach-ter-uit-gang. Similar in having consonant clusters, but stress is on the third syllable.
• voetgangerpad: /ˈvoːt.ɣɑŋ.ər.pɑt/ - Syllables: voet-gan-ger-pad. Similar in being a compound noun, but has a different stress pattern.
• nooduitgang: /ˈnoːt.œy.t.ɣɑŋ/ - Syllables: nood-uit-gang. Similar in having consonant clusters and a final -gang suffix, but shorter and simpler.

The differences in syllable division and stress are due to the varying length and complexity of the compound words and the inherent stress patterns of Dutch.

10. Alternative Pronunciations/Regional Variations:

Regional variations in vowel pronunciation exist in Dutch, but they generally don't affect syllable division. Some speakers might slightly reduce the vowel in the unstressed syllables.

11. Division Rules Applied:

• Onset Maximization: Consonant clusters are maximized within syllables (e.g., 'vlucht').
• Vowel Centering: Syllables are built around vowel sounds.
• Diphthong Integrity: Diphthongs (like 'aa') are kept within a single syllable.
• Avoidance of Single-Letter Syllables: Dutch generally avoids syllables consisting of a single consonant.