strottenhoofddonsteking
Syllables
stro-tten-hoofd-don-steking
Pronunciation
/ˈstroːtə(n)ɦoːfdɔntˈsteːkɪŋ/
Stress
00101
Morphemes
hoofd- + strotten- + -steking
The word 'strottenhoofdontsteking' is a complex Dutch noun meaning epiglottitis. It is syllabified as stro-tten-hoofd-don-steking, with primary stress on 'hoofd'. The word is composed of Germanic roots and suffixes, and its syllabification follows Dutch rules prioritizing open syllables and maximizing onsets.
Definitions
- 1
Inflammation of the epiglottis.
Epiglottitis
“De arts constateerde een strottenhoofdontsteking bij het kind.”
“Een strottenhoofdontsteking kan levensbedreigend zijn.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable 'hoofd'. The final syllable 'steking' also receives secondary stress due to its length and importance.
Syllables
stro — Open syllable, onset cluster 'str', stressed vowel.. tten — Closed syllable, schwa vowel, potential for /n/ elision.. hoofd — Closed syllable, stressed vowel, onset 'h'.. don — Closed syllable, onset 'd'.. steking — Closed syllable, primary stress, complex onset 'st'.
Word Parts
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Onset Maximization
Dutch prefers to include as many consonants as possible in the onset of a syllable.
Vowel-Centric Syllables
Syllables are generally built around a vowel sound.
Avoidance of Single-Letter Syllables
Dutch avoids creating syllables consisting of only a single consonant.
- Potential elision of /n/ in 'strotten' in rapid speech.
- Possible assimilation of 'd' in 'don-' to 'st' in some dialects.
- Schwa reduction is common in unstressed syllables.
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