Hyphenation ofsechshundertsechsunddreißig

Analysis of "sechshundertsechsunddreißig"

This analysis will break down the German word "sechshundertsechsunddreißig" (666) into its constituent syllables, morphemes, and phonetic representation, adhering to German phonological rules.

1. IPA Transcription:

/ˈzɛçsˌhʊndɐtˈzɛçsʔʊntˈdʁaɪ̯sɪç/

2. Morphemic Breakdown:

• Prefix: sechs- (Germanic origin, numeral "six") - functions as a numeral prefix.
• Root: hundert (Germanic origin, numeral "hundred") - functions as a numeral root.
• Prefix: sechs- (Germanic origin, numeral "six") - functions as a numeral prefix.
• Conjunction: und (Germanic origin, conjunction "and") - functions as a conjunction.
• Root: dreißig (Germanic origin, numeral "thirty") - functions as a numeral root.

3. Stressed Syllables:

The primary stress falls on the first syllable of each numeral component: sechs, hun- (in hundert), sechs, and drei- (in dreißig).

4. Syllables List with IPA and Rule Explanations:

1. sechs /zɛçs/ - Open syllable. Syllable division occurs after the vowel 'e'. Rule: German prefers open syllables (CV) whenever possible.
2. hun /hʊn/ - Open syllable. Syllable division occurs after the vowel 'u'. Rule: German prefers open syllables (CV) whenever possible.
3. dert /dɛʁt/ - Closed syllable. Syllable division occurs after the consonant 'r'. Rule: Consonant clusters are generally broken after the first vowel.
4. sechs /zɛçs/ - Open syllable. Syllable division occurs after the vowel 'e'. Rule: German prefers open syllables (CV) whenever possible.
5. und /ʊnt/ - Closed syllable. Syllable division occurs after the vowel 'u'. Rule: German prefers open syllables (CV) whenever possible.
6. drei /dʁaɪ̯/ - Open syllable. Syllable division occurs after the diphthong 'ei'. Rule: Diphthongs generally form a single syllable.
7. ssig /sɪç/ - Closed syllable. Syllable division occurs after the vowel 'i'. Rule: German prefers open syllables (CV) whenever possible.

5. Syllable Division Rules Applied:

• Sonority Sequencing Principle: Syllable boundaries tend to occur where sonority decreases.
• Open Syllable Preference: German favors open syllables (ending in a vowel) over closed syllables.
• Vowel-Based Division: Syllables are generally divided after vowels.
• Consonant Cluster Division: Consonant clusters are broken after the first vowel.
• Diphthong Rule: Diphthongs form a single syllable.

6. Exceptions/Special Cases:

• The 'ß' (eszett) is treated as a single consonant sound, influencing syllable division.
• The 'ch' sound /ç/ can sometimes lead to complex syllable structures.

7. Exceptions for the Word as a Whole:

The compound nature of the word (numerals combined) requires careful consideration of stress and syllable boundaries within each numeral component.

8. Grammatical Role & Syllabification:

This word functions as a cardinal number. As a number, its syllabification remains consistent regardless of its grammatical role.

9. Definition & Semantics:

• Part of Speech: Cardinal Number
• Definitions:
  • "six hundred sixty-six"
  • "sechshundertsechsunddreißig"
• Translation: 666
• Synonyms: None (it's a specific number)
• Antonyms: None (it's a specific number)
• Examples: "Die Hausnummer ist sechshundertsechsunddreißig." (The house number is 666.)

10. Alternative Pronunciations/Regional Variations:

Regional variations in pronunciation might affect the realization of vowels (e.g., /ʊ/ vs. /u/) or the presence/absence of a glottal stop /ʔ/ before /ʊnt/, but the core syllable division remains largely consistent.

11. Phonological Comparison:

• dreihundert (300) /dʁaɪ̯ˈhʊndɐt/ - Syllables: drei-hun-dert. Similar structure, stress on the first syllable of each component.
• fünfhundert (500) /ˈfʏnfˌhʊndɐt/ - Syllables: fünf-hun-dert. Similar structure, stress on the first syllable of each component.
• achtzig (80) /ˈaxtsɪç/ - Syllables: acht-zig. Similar open/closed syllable pattern, stress on the first syllable.

The consistency in syllable division across these words demonstrates the application of the same phonological rules in German numeral formation. The primary difference lies in the specific vowel and consonant sequences within each numeral component.