Hyphenation ofsechshundertsiebenunddreißig

Analysis of "sechshundertsiebenunddreißig"

This analysis will break down the German word "sechshundertsiebenunddreißig" (673) into its constituent syllables, morphemes, and phonetic representation, adhering to German phonological rules.

1. IPA Transcription:

/ˈzɛçsˌhʊndɐtˈziːbn̩ʊntdʁaɪ̯sɪç/

2. Morphemic Breakdown:

• Prefix: sechs- (six) - Germanic origin, cardinal number.
• Root: hundert- (hundred) - Germanic origin, cardinal number.
• Root: sieben- (seven) - Germanic origin, cardinal number.
• Conjunction: und (and) - Germanic origin, coordinating conjunction.
• Root: dreißig- (thirty) - Germanic origin, cardinal number.

3. Stressed Syllables:

The primary stress falls on the first syllable of "sechs-" and the first syllable of "sieben-", and the final syllable of "dreißig-".

4. Syllables List with IPA and Rule Explanations:

1. sechs- /zɛçs/ - Open syllable. Syllable division occurs after the consonant cluster "chs". Rule: Consonant clusters are generally maintained within a syllable unless they are easily separable by a vowel sound.
2. hun- /hʊn/ - Open syllable. Syllable division occurs after the consonant "n". Rule: Syllable division typically occurs before vowels.
3. dert- /dɐt/ - Open syllable. Syllable division occurs after the consonant "d". Rule: Syllable division typically occurs before vowels.
4. sie- /ziː/ - Open syllable. Syllable division occurs after the consonant "s". Rule: Syllable division typically occurs before vowels.
5. ben- /bn̩/ - Closed syllable. Syllable division occurs after the consonant "b". Rule: Syllable division typically occurs before vowels. The 'n' is syllabic.
6. und- /ʊnt/ - Open syllable. Syllable division occurs after the consonant "d". Rule: Syllable division typically occurs before vowels.
7. drei- /dʁaɪ̯/ - Open syllable. Syllable division occurs after the consonant "d". Rule: Syllable division typically occurs before vowels.
8. ssig- /sɪç/ - Closed syllable. Syllable division occurs after the consonant cluster "ss". Rule: Consonant clusters are generally maintained within a syllable unless they are easily separable by a vowel sound.

5. Syllable Division Rules Applied:

• Vowel Rule: Syllable division generally occurs before vowels.
• Consonant Cluster Rule: Consonant clusters are maintained within a syllable unless easily separable.
• Syllabic Consonant Rule: A consonant can form a syllable nucleus if it is followed by a vowel.

6. Exceptions/Special Cases:

• The syllabic 'n' in "ben-" is a common feature in German, where a consonant can act as a syllable nucleus.
• The diphthong /aɪ̯/ in "drei-" is treated as a single syllable nucleus.

7. Exceptions for the Word as a Whole:

The length of the word and the compounding of numbers can make syllabification complex, but the rules applied are consistent with standard German phonology.

8. Grammatical Role & Syllabification Shifts:

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

9. Definition & Semantics:

• Part of Speech: Cardinal Number
• Definitions:
  • "six hundred seventy-three"
  • Translation: 673
  • Synonyms: None (it's a specific number)
  • Antonyms: None (it's a specific number)
  • Examples: "Die Adresse ist sechshundertsiebenunddreißig Hauptstraße." (The address is 673 Main Street.)

10. Regional Variations:

Pronunciation and slight syllabification preferences can vary regionally in Germany, but the core principles remain consistent. Some speakers might slightly emphasize different syllables, but the overall structure remains the same.

11. Phonological Comparison:

• zweihundertfünfundzwanzig (255): "zwei-hun-dert-fünf-und-zwan-zig". Similar structure with compounding of numbers.
• dreihundertsechzig (360): "drei-hun-dert-sech-zig". Similar structure with compounding of numbers.
• fünfhundertneunundneunzig (599): "fünf-hun-dert-neun-und-neun-zig". Similar structure with compounding of numbers.

The syllable division in all these words follows the same principles of vowel-based division and maintaining consonant clusters. The primary difference lies in the specific number components and their resulting syllable count.