Words with Prefix “contra-” in Dutch
Browse Dutch words starting with the prefix “contra-”, complete with pronunciations, syllable breakdowns, and linguistic insights.
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contra- Latin origin, meaning 'against', 'opposite'. Prefix.
The Dutch word 'contrareformatorisch' is syllabified as con-tra-re-for-ma-tor-isch, with stress on the antepenultimate syllable. It's a complex adjective derived from Latin roots, meaning 'counter-reformist'. Syllable division follows vowel-based rules and preserves consonant clusters.
The word 'contraremonstranten' is a complex Dutch noun divided into six syllables: con-tra-re-mon-stran-ten. It's formed from a Latin prefix 'contra-', a Latin root 're-monstr-', and a Dutch suffix '-anten'. The primary stress falls on the antepenultimate syllable ('mon'). Syllabification follows Dutch rules of onset maximization and vowel nucleus requirements.
The word 'contrarevolutionair' is divided into seven syllables based on vowel sounds, avoiding diphthong splitting and maintaining consonant clusters. Stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('lu'). It's a compound word with Latin and French origins, functioning as an adjective.
The word 'contrarevolutionaire' is syllabified based on vowel sounds, avoiding splits within diphthongs and consonant clusters. The primary stress falls on the antepenultimate syllable ('tsje'). It's a compound word with Latin and French origins, functioning as an adjective or noun.
The word 'contrarevolutionairen' is syllabified based on vowel nuclei, resulting in eight syllables: con-tra-re-vo-lu-tie-ai-ren. The primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable 'tie'. The word is morphologically complex, consisting of a Latin prefix, a Dutch/French root, and Dutch suffixes. Syllabification follows standard Dutch rules, accommodating consonant clusters while prioritizing vowel sounds.
The word 'contraspionagedienst' is a compound noun divided into seven syllables: con-tra-spi-o-na-ge-dienst. Stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('dienst'). Syllabification follows Dutch rules prioritizing vowel sounds and avoiding stranded consonants. The word consists of a Latin prefix 'contra-', a French root 'spionage', and a Germanic suffix 'dienst'.