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Words with Root “alter” in German
Browse German words sharing the root “alter”, complete with pronunciations, syllable breakdowns, and linguistic insights.
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alter Old High German, meaning 'old', 'ancient'
altertumswissenschaftliches
8 syllables27 letters
al·ter·tum·swis·sen·schaft·lich·es
/ˈaltɐˌtuːmsvɪsənʃaftlɪçəs/
adjective
The word 'altertumswissenschaftliches' is a complex German adjective divided into eight syllables: al-ter-tum-swis-sen-schaft-lich-es. The primary stress falls on 'tum'. It's a compound word built from roots and suffixes with Latin and Old High German origins. Syllabification follows standard German rules prioritizing vowel sounds and avoiding splitting digraphs.