strottenhoofdkanker
Syllables
stro-tten-hoofd-kan-ker
Pronunciation
/ˈstroːtə(n)ɦuːf(t)ˈkɑŋkər/
Stress
01000
Morphemes
strottenhoofd + kanker
The word 'strottenhoofdkanker' is a Dutch compound noun meaning 'laryngeal cancer'. It is syllabified into 'stro-tten-hoofd-kan-ker', with primary stress on 'hoofd'. Syllabification follows Dutch rules prioritizing open syllables and avoiding unnecessary consonant cluster splits. The word is morphologically composed of 'strotten-' (throat), 'hoofd-' (head), and 'kanker' (cancer).
Definitions
- 1
Cancer of the larynx (voice box).
Laryngeal cancer
“Hij is behandeld voor strottenhoofdkanker.”
“De arts vermoedt strottenhoofdkanker.”
Stress pattern
The primary stress falls on the second syllable, 'hoofd'. The stress pattern is typical for Dutch compound nouns.
Syllables
stro — Open syllable, initial syllable, stressed in some pronunciations.. tten — Closed syllable, contains a reduced schwa.. hoofd — Open syllable, primary stressed syllable.. kan — Open syllable.. ker — Closed syllable, final syllable.
Word Parts
Open Syllable Preference
Dutch favors syllables ending in vowels. This rule is applied throughout the word.
Consonant Cluster Avoidance
Consonant clusters are kept together unless they are overly complex. This is seen in 'str-' and '-nk-'.
Compound Word Syllabification
Compound words are syllabified as if they were separate words joined together.
- The 'tt' in 'strotten' can sometimes be simplified to 't' in rapid speech.
- The schwa /ə/ in 'strotten' is often reduced or elided in casual speech.
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