Hyphenation ofseksagesimalsystem

Norwegian Word Analysis: seksagesimalsystem

1. Examination & Pronunciation:

The word "seksagesimalsystem" (sexagesimal system) is a compound noun in Norwegian, borrowed from Latin via French and English. Its pronunciation follows Norwegian phonological rules, with vowel qualities and consonant clusters typical of the language.

2. Syllable Division:

Following Norwegian syllable division rules, which generally favor maximizing onsets (consonant clusters at the beginning of a syllable) and respecting vowel sequences, the word is divided as follows (see JSON output for the orthographic representation).

3. Morphemic Analysis:

• Prefix: seks- (from Latin sex, meaning six) - indicates the base-60 system.
• Root: agesim- (from Latin agesimus, relating to a sixtieth part) - core component denoting the base.
• Suffix: -al- (Latin-derived, common in many European languages) - forms an adjective.
• Suffix: -system (from Greek systema, meaning an organized whole) - denotes a system or method.

4. Stress Identification:

The primary stress falls on the antepenultimate syllable (the third syllable from the end): si.

5. Phonetic Transcription:

/sɛksɑɡesimɑlˈsʏstɛm/

6. Edge Case Review:

Norwegian allows for relatively complex consonant clusters, which can sometimes pose challenges in syllabification. However, in this case, the clusters are relatively common and follow established patterns.

7. Grammatical Role:

The word functions primarily as a noun. Syllabification and stress remain consistent regardless of grammatical function.

8. Definition & Semantics:

• Definition: A numeral system with a base of 60.
• Grammatical Category: Noun (masculine gender)
• Translation: Sexagesimal system
• Synonyms: (None common in everyday use; often described rather than having a direct synonym)
• Antonyms: Decimal system, Binary system
• Examples:
  • "Babylonerne brukte et seksagesimalsystem." (The Babylonians used a sexagesimal system.)
  • "Sekund og minutt er basert på seksagesimalsystemet." (Seconds and minutes are based on the sexagesimal system.)

9. Phonological Comparison:

• matematikk (mathematics): ma-te-ma-tikk - Similar vowel structure and consonant clusters. Stress on the penultimate syllable.
• geografisk (geographical): ge-o-gra-fisk - Similar suffix structure (-isk). Stress on the antepenultimate syllable.
• historisk (historical): hi-sto-risk - Similar suffix structure (-isk). Stress on the antepenultimate syllable.

The differences in syllable division are primarily due to the varying lengths and complexities of the root morphemes. "seksagesimalsystem" has a longer and more complex root than the other examples.

10. Division Rules:

• Onset Maximization: Norwegian prefers to include as many consonants as possible in the onset of a syllable.
• Vowel Break: Each vowel nucleus generally forms the core of a syllable.
• Consonant Cluster Resolution: Complex consonant clusters are broken down based on sonority, with more sonorous sounds tending to form syllable nuclei.

11. Special Considerations:

The word is a loanword, and its pronunciation may vary slightly depending on the speaker's dialect and exposure to other languages. However, the core syllable division principles remain consistent.

12. Alternative Pronunciations/Regional Variations:

Some speakers might slightly reduce the vowel in the unstressed syllables, but this does not significantly alter the syllable division.