Hyphenation ofsiebenhundertfünfundzwanzig

Analysis of "siebenhundertfünfundzwanzig"

1. Pronunciation: The word is pronounced approximately as [ˈziːbn̩ˌhʊntɐtˈfʏnfʔʊntˈtsvantsɪç].

2. Syllable Division: German syllable division primarily follows the principle of maximizing onsets, but also considers vowel sequences and consonant clusters. Syllabification aims to avoid stranded consonants.

3. Morphemic Analysis:

• sieben-: Prefix, originating from Old High German sibun, meaning "seven". Functions as a numeral prefix.
• hundert-: Root, originating from Old High German huntairt, meaning "hundred". Functions as a numeral root.
• fünf-: Root, originating from Old High German fünf, meaning "five". Functions as a numeral root.
• und-: Conjunction, originating from Old High German unt, meaning "and". Functions as a conjunction.
• zwanzig: Root, originating from Old High German twentag, meaning "twenty". Functions as a numeral root.

4. Stress Identification: The primary stress falls on the first syllable of "sieben", "fünf", and "zwanzig". German compound words generally have stress on the first element.

5. Phonetic Transcription: /ˈziːbn̩ˌhʊntɐtˈfʏnfʔʊntˈtsvantsɪç/

6. Edge Case Review: The "h" after vowels is often silent or functions as a vowel lengthener. The "r" is often reduced to a schwa or vocalized.

7. Grammatical Role: This word functions solely as a cardinal numeral (an adjective). Syllabification does not shift based on grammatical role.

8. Definition & Semantics:

• Definition: 725 (seven hundred and twenty-five)
• Grammatical Category: Cardinal numeral (Adjektiv)
• Synonyms: None (it's a specific number)
• Antonyms: None (it's a specific number)
• Examples: "Die Hausnummer ist siebenhundertfünfundzwanzig." (The house number is seven hundred and twenty-five.)

9. Phonological Comparison:

• dreihundertsechzig (360): "drei-hun-dert-sech-zig". Similar structure with numeral prefixes and roots. Stress pattern is also similar.
• tausendvierhundert (1400): "tau-send-vier-hun-dert". Again, a compound numeral with similar syllabification principles.
• fünfzig (50): "fünf-zig". A simpler numeral, but demonstrates the same root-final syllable division.

10. Syllable Analysis & Rules:

Division Rules Applied:

• Maximizing Onsets: Prioritizing consonant placement in the onset of a syllable.
• Consonant Cluster Resolution: Breaking up consonant clusters to create permissible syllable structures.
• Vowel-Based Division: Dividing around vowel sounds.
• Syllabic Nasal: Recognizing nasal consonants functioning as syllable nuclei.

Special Considerations:

• The compound nature of the word requires careful consideration of stress placement.
• Regional variations in the pronunciation of "r" can affect the perceived syllable boundaries.
• The syllabic 'n' in 'ben' is a common feature of German phonology.

Alternative Pronunciations/Regional Variations: The pronunciation of the 'r' sound varies significantly across German dialects. In some regions, it's a uvular trill, while in others, it's vocalized or reduced to a schwa. This doesn't fundamentally alter the syllable division, but it can affect the phonetic realization.