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strottenhoofdontsteking

Complete linguistic analysis including syllable division, pronunciation, morphology, and definitions.

5 syllables
23 characters
Dutch
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5syllables

strottenhoofddonsteking

Linguistic Analysis

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

noun
  1. 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

5
stro/stroː/
tten/tən/
hoofd/ɦoːft/
don/dɔn/
steking/ˈsteːkɪŋ/

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'.

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.
Analysis by gemma3:27b · 6/7/2025

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