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Words with Prefix “hef-” in Dutch

Browse Dutch words starting with the prefix “hef-”, complete with pronunciations, syllable breakdowns, and linguistic insights.

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hef- Derived from 'heffen' (to lift), Germanic origin, indicates lifting action.

hefschroefvliegtuig
4 syllables19 letters
hef·schroef·vliegt·tuig
/ɦɛf.ʃroːf.vlix.tœy.x/
noun

The Dutch word 'hefschroefvliegtuig' (autogiro) is syllabified as 'hef-schroef-vliegt-tuig', with primary stress on 'vliegtuig'. It's a compound noun built from Germanic roots, and its syllabification follows vowel-centered rules, avoiding diphthong splitting and handling consonant clusters based on pronounceability.

hefschroefvliegtuigen
4 syllables21 letters
hef·schroef·vliegtui·gen
/hɛf.ʃroːf.vlix.tœy.ɣə(n)/
noun

The Dutch word 'hefschroefvliegtuigen' is a compound noun meaning 'autogyros'. It is divided into four syllables: hef-schroef-vliegtui-gen, with stress on 'vliegtui'. The syllabification follows Dutch rules prioritizing vowel sounds and maintaining diphthongs and consonant clusters intact. It consists of the prefix 'hef', the root 'schroef', the root 'vliegtui', and the plural suffix 'gen'.