Hyphenation ofkaakholteontstekingen

Dutch Word Analysis: kaakholteontstekingen

1. Examination & Pronunciation:

The word "kaakholteontstekingen" (jaw cavity inflammation) is a complex noun in Dutch, formed through compounding. Its pronunciation involves a series of consonant clusters and vowel sounds typical of Dutch.

2. Syllable Division:

Following Dutch syllabification rules, which prioritize vowel sounds and permissible consonant clusters, the word is divided as follows (see JSON output for the orthographic representation).

3. Morphemic Analysis:

• kaak-: Root. From Middle Dutch cake, related to Old Dutch kaka (jaw). Denotes the jaw.
• holte-: Root. From Middle Dutch holte, related to Old Dutch holta (cavity, hollow). Denotes a cavity or hollow space.
• ont-: Prefix. From Old Dutch unt- (un-, dis-). Indicates a negation or reversal of the following action.
• steek-: Root. From Middle Dutch steken (to sting, to prick). Related to the idea of a sharp pain or inflammation.
• -ingen: Suffix. A plural noun ending, indicating multiple instances of the inflammation.

4. Stress Identification:

The primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable: "ont-ste-kin-gen".

5. Phonetic Transcription:

/ˈkaːkˌɦɔltəɔnˈstɛːkɪŋə(n)/

6. Edge Case Review:

Dutch allows for relatively complex consonant clusters, which can sometimes pose challenges in syllabification. However, the clusters in this word are permissible within Dutch phonotactics. The final -ingen ending is a common plural marker and doesn't present a unique challenge.

7. Grammatical Role:

The word is exclusively a noun. Its syllabification and stress pattern remain consistent regardless of its grammatical function within a sentence.

8. Definition & Semantics:

• Definition: Inflammation of the jaw sinuses.
• Translation: Jaw sinus inflammation (English)
• Grammatical Category: Noun (de - feminine)
• Synonyms: kaaksinusontsteking (jaw sinus inflammation)
• Antonyms: (None directly applicable, as it's a medical condition)
• Examples:
  • "De patiënt werd gediagnosticeerd met kaakholteontstekingen." (The patient was diagnosed with jaw sinus inflammation.)
  • "Kaakholteontstekingen kan leiden tot hoofdpijn." (Jaw sinus inflammation can lead to headaches.)

9. Phonological Comparison:

• hoofdpijn (headache): hoo-f-dpijn. Similar syllable structure with consonant clusters. Stress on the first syllable.
• tandvleesontsteking (gum inflammation): tand-vlees-ont-ste-king. Similar compounding structure and the 'ont-' prefix. Stress on the penultimate syllable.
• keelontsteking (throat inflammation): keel-ont-ste-king. Again, similar structure with the 'ont-' prefix and stress on the penultimate syllable.

The differences in stress placement are due to the length and complexity of the root words. Longer root words tend to shift the stress towards the end, while shorter roots maintain stress closer to the beginning.

10. Division Rules:

• Vowel Peak: Each syllable must contain a vowel sound.
• Consonant Cluster Permissibility: Dutch allows for certain consonant clusters within syllables.
• Onset/Coda Restrictions: Syllable onsets and codas are governed by specific phonotactic rules.
• Compounding Rules: Compound words are syllabified as if they were separate words joined together.