Hyphenation ofkrankenversicherungspflichtigem

Analysis of "krankenversicherungspflichtigem"

This is a complex German word, a declined form of an adjective. It requires careful application of German syllabification rules.

1. IPA Transcription:

/ˈkʁaŋkənfɛɐ̯ˌzɪçɐʁʊŋspf͡lɪçtɪɡəm/

2. Morphemic Breakdown:

• Prefix: kranken- (from Krankheit - illness, disease) - indicates relation to illness. Origin: Germanic.
• Root: Versicherung (insurance) - Origin: Germanic.
• Suffixes:
  • -s- (connecting vowel, often found between compound elements) - Germanic.
  • -pflichtig- (obligatory, liable) - Origin: Germanic.
  • -em (dative masculine singular ending) - Germanic.

3. Stressed Syllable(s):

The primary stress falls on the prefix "kranken-". Secondary stress is on "Versicherung".

4. Syllables List with IPA and Rule Explanations:

• krank-: /ˈkʁaŋk/ - Closed syllable. Rule: Consonant clusters are generally kept together within a syllable.
• en-: /ˈɛn/ - Open syllable. Rule: Vowel after consonant.
• ver-: /fɛɐ̯/ - Open syllable. Rule: Vowel after consonant.
• si-: /zɪ/ - Closed syllable. Rule: Consonant after vowel.
• cher-: /çɐ/ - Open syllable. Rule: Vowel after consonant.
• ungs-: /ʁʊŋ/ - Closed syllable. Rule: Consonant cluster after vowel.
• pf-: /pf͡lɪ/ - Closed syllable. Rule: Consonant cluster after vowel.
• icht-: /ɪçt/ - Closed syllable. Rule: Consonant after vowel.
• i-: /ɪ/ - Open syllable. Rule: Single vowel.
• gem-: /ɡəm/ - Closed syllable. Rule: Consonant after vowel.

5. Syllable Division Rule Explanations:

• Rule 1: Consonant Clusters: German generally keeps consonant clusters within the same syllable (e.g., krank-).
• Rule 2: Vowel After Consonant: A vowel following a consonant typically begins a new syllable (e.g., en-, ver-).
• Rule 3: Consonant After Vowel: A consonant following a vowel typically ends the syllable (e.g., si-, cher-).
• Rule 4: Single Vowel: A single vowel often forms its own syllable (e.g., i-).

6. Exceptions/Special Cases per Syllable:

• The "pf" cluster is treated as a single unit.
• The connecting vowel "-s-" is a relatively weak syllable.

7. Exceptions/Special Cases for the Word as a Whole:

• The length of the word and the compounding make it challenging.
• The dative ending "-em" is a relatively weak syllable.

8. Grammatical Role & Syllabification Shifts:

The word is an adjective in the dative masculine singular. If it were nominative masculine singular (krankenversicherungspflichtiger), the ending would change, but the syllabification would remain largely the same.

9. Definition & Semantics:

• Part of Speech: Adjective
• Definitions:
  • "subject to compulsory health insurance"
  • "translation": "pflichtig krankenversichert"
  • Synonyms: versicherungspflichtig
  • Antonyms: freiwillig versichert (voluntarily insured)
  • Examples: "Der Arbeitnehmer ist krankenversicherungspflichtigem." (The employee is subject to compulsory health insurance.)

10. Alternative Pronunciations/Regional Variations:

Regional variations in vowel pronunciation (e.g., the "a" in "kranken") might exist, but they wouldn't significantly alter the syllabification.

11. Phonological Comparison:

• Arbeitslosengeldempfänger (unemployment benefit recipient): Syllabification is similar, with long compound words following the same rules.
• Rechtsschutzversicherung (legal protection insurance): Similar syllable structure with compounding.
• Gesundheitsversicherung (health insurance): Similar syllable structure, demonstrating the consistent application of rules to insurance-related terms.