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Words with Prefix “hoofd-” in Dutch

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hoofd- Germanic origin, meaning 'head' or 'main'

hoofdaandeelhouders
5 syllables19 letters
hoofd·aan·deel·hou·ders
/ˈɦoːfdɑnˌdeːlɦɑu̯dərs/
noun

The Dutch noun 'hoofdaandeelhouders' (major shareholders) is syllabified as hoofd-aan-deel-hou-ders, with stress on 'hou'. It's a compound of Germanic roots, and syllabification follows standard Dutch vowel-C and onset maximization rules.

hoofdadministrateur
6 syllables19 letters
hoofd·da·mi·ni·stra·teur
/ˈɦoːfdɑdmiːnistraːtœʏr/
noun

The Dutch word 'hoofdadministrateur' is syllabified into 'hoofd-da-mi-ni-stra-teur', with primary stress on 'mi'. It's a compound noun composed of the prefix 'hoofd', the root 'administratie', and the suffix '-teur'. Syllabification follows vowel peak principles and avoids stranded consonants, adhering to standard Dutch phonological rules.

hoofdbedrijfschappen
5 syllables20 letters
hoofd·be·drijf·schap·pen
/ˈɦoːftbəˌdrɛifˈsxɑpən/
noun

The word 'hoofdbedrijfschappen' is a Dutch noun composed of the prefix 'hoofd-', root 'bedrijf-', and suffix 'schap-pen'. It is divided into five syllables: hoofd-be-drijf-schap-pen, with primary stress on 'schap'. Syllabification follows Dutch rules prioritizing maximizing onsets and vowel-centric syllables.

hoofdcommissarissen
6 syllables19 letters
hoofd·com·mis·sa·ris·sen
/ˈɦɔufkɔmɪsɑrisən/
noun

The word 'hoofdcommissarissen' is a Dutch noun meaning 'chief commissioners'. It's syllabified as 'hoofd-com-mis-sa-ris-sen' following vowel-centered rules and maximizing onsets. Primary stress falls on 'hoofd'. It's a compound word with a prefix ('hoofd'), root ('commissaris'), and suffix ('-sen').

hoofddoelstellingen
5 syllables19 letters
hoofd·doel·stel·lin·gen
/ˈɦoːftˌdoːlˈstɛlɪŋən/
noun

The word 'hoofddoelstellingen' is a Dutch noun meaning 'main objectives'. It is divided into five syllables: hoofd-doel-stel-lin-gen, with primary stress on 'stel'. The word is formed by compounding 'hoofd' (main) with 'doelstellingen' (objectives), and follows standard Dutch syllabification rules based on vowel sounds and avoiding diphthong splitting.

hoofddraagconstructie
5 syllables21 letters
hoofd·draag·con·struc·tie
/ˈɦoːftˌdraːɣkɔnˈstrʏksi/
noun

“hoofddraagconstructie” is a Dutch compound noun meaning “main load-bearing structure.” It's divided into five syllables: hoofd-draag-con-struc-tie, with primary stress on “draag.” The word is built from Germanic and Latin/French roots, and its syllabification follows Dutch rules favoring open syllables and preserving consonant clusters.

hoofdinfrastructuur
5 syllables19 letters
hoofd·in·fra·struc·tuur
/ˈɦoːfdɪnˌɪnfraːstryˈkyːr/
noun

The word 'hoofdinfrastructuur' is a compound noun divided into five syllables: 'hoofd-in-fra-struc-tuur'. The primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable '-struc-'. It consists of the prefix 'hoofd' (main) and the root 'infrastructuur' (infrastructure). Syllabification follows Dutch rules prioritizing open syllables and onset maximization.

hoofdklassenspelers
5 syllables19 letters
hoofd·klass·en·spe·lers
/ˈɦɔutˈklɑsə(n)ˈspelərs/
noun

The word 'hoofdklassenspelers' is a compound noun divided into five syllables: hoofd-klass-en-spe-lers. Stress falls on 'klass'. The syllabification follows Dutch rules prioritizing open syllables and maintaining consonant clusters. It consists of a prefix 'hoofd', a root 'klass', a linking element '-en-', and a root with a plural suffix 'spelers'.

hoofdlettergevoeligheid
7 syllables23 letters
hoofd·let·ter·ge·voe·li·gheid
/ˈɦɔutˌlɛtərɣəˈvøːləi̯ɦɛit/
noun

The word 'hoofdlettergevoeligheid' is a complex Dutch noun with seven syllables, primarily divided based on vowel sounds and consonant clusters. The primary stress falls on the fifth syllable ('ge'). It's formed from a prefix ('hoofd'), root ('letter', 'gevoelig'), and suffix ('-heid'). Syllabification follows standard Dutch rules prioritizing onsets and avoiding diphthong splits.

hoofdonderhandelaar
6 syllables19 letters
hoofd·on·der·han·de·laar
/ˈɦoːfdɔn.dəɾɦɑn.dəlaːr/
noun

The word 'hoofdonderhandelaar' is a compound noun syllabified based on vowel sounds, avoiding digraph splitting, and following Dutch compound word rules. Primary stress falls on the third syllable ('der'). It consists of the prefixes 'hoofd-' and 'onder-' combined with the root 'handelaar'.

hoofdredacteurschap
6 syllables19 letters
hoof·red·da·k·tœːr·sxap
/ˈɦɔuf.rɛ.daːk.tœːr.sxɑp/
noun

The word 'hoofdredacteurschap' is a complex Dutch noun composed of a Germanic prefix, a Latin-derived root, and Germanic suffixes. It is syllabified as hoof-red-da-k-tœːr-sxap, with primary stress on 'redac'. The 'sch' cluster is treated as a single unit, and vowel length is significant.

hoofdscheidsrechter
4 syllables19 letters
hoofd·scheids·rech·ter
/ˈɦoːf.sχɛits.rɛχ.tər/
noun

The word 'hoofdscheidsrechter' is a compound noun divided into four syllables: 'hoofd-scheids-rech-ter'. The primary stress falls on 'scheids'. It's composed of the prefix 'hoofd' (head), the root 'scheids' (judge), and the suffix 'rechter' (judge). Syllabification follows vowel peak and consonant cluster rules, with the 'sch' cluster treated as a single onset.

hoofdscheidsrechters
4 syllables20 letters
hoof·dschei·dsrech·ters
/ˈɦoːf.sχɛits.rɛχ.tərs/
noun

The Dutch word 'hoofdscheidsrechters' (head referees) is divided into four syllables: hoof-dschei-dsrech-ters. The primary stress falls on 'scheids'. The word is a compound noun with Germanic roots, and its syllabification follows standard Dutch rules regarding consonant clusters and vowel-centric syllable structure.

hoofdverantwoordelijk
6 syllables21 letters
hoofd·ver·ant·woor·de·lijk
/ˈɦɔu̯ftfərˌɑntʋɔɔrˈdələlɪk/
adjective

The word 'hoofdverantwoordelijk' is an adjective composed of the prefix 'hoofd-', root 'verantwoord-', and suffix '-elijk'. It is divided into six syllables: hoofd-ver-ant-woor-de-lijk, with primary stress on the penultimate syllable. Syllabification follows standard Dutch rules based on vowel nuclei and permissible consonant clusters.

hoofdverantwoordelijke
6 syllables22 letters
hoofd·ver·an·twoord·lijk·e
/ˈɦɔu̯ftfərˌɑn.tʋɔɔr.dəˈlɪkə/
noun

The word 'hoofdverantwoordelijke' is divided into six syllables based on vowel sounds and morphemic boundaries. The primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable. The word is a complex noun formed through compounding and derivation, with Germanic origins. Syllabification follows standard Dutch rules prioritizing vowel-centered syllables and avoiding digraph splits.

hoofdverantwoordelijken
8 syllables23 letters
hoofd·ver·an·t·woord·de·lijk·en
/ˈɦɔu̯ftfərˌɑntʋɔɔrˈdɛlɪjkən/
noun

The word 'hoofdverantwoordelijken' is divided into eight syllables based on Dutch syllabification rules, prioritizing vowel nuclei and consonant cluster breaks. The primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable. It's a complex noun formed through compounding and derivation, meaning 'chief responsible persons'.

hoofdverantwoordelijkheid
7 syllables25 letters
hoofd·ver·ant·woor·de·lijk·heid
/ˈɦɔu̯ftfərˌɑntʋɔrˈdeːlɪkhɛit/
noun

The word 'hoofdverantwoordelijkheid' is divided into seven syllables based on Dutch syllabification rules, prioritizing vowel nuclei and consonant clusters. The primary stress falls on the antepenultimate syllable. The word is a complex noun formed through compounding and suffixation, denoting overall responsibility.

hoofdverblijfplaats
4 syllables19 letters
hoofd·ver·blijf·plaats
/ˈɦɔu̯t.vərˈblɛi̯f.plaːts/
noun

The word 'hoofdverblijfplaats' is a compound noun divided into four syllables: 'hoofd-ver-blijf-plaats'. The primary stress falls on the final syllable 'plaats'. It consists of the prefix 'hoofd', the root 'verblijf', and the suffix 'plaats', all of Germanic origin. Syllabification follows Dutch rules of onset maximization and sonority sequencing.

hoofdverdragsgerechtigde
7 syllables24 letters
hoofd·ver·drags·ge·rech·tig·de
/ˈɦɔuf.fər.drɑɣs.ɣə.rɛç.tɪɣ.də/
noun

The Dutch word 'hoofdverdragsgerechtigde' is syllabified as hoofd-ver-drags-ge-rech-tig-de, with primary stress on 'rech'. It's a complex noun formed from multiple morphemes, and its syllabification follows standard Dutch rules of maximizing onsets and respecting compound word boundaries.

hoofdverpleegkundige
6 syllables20 letters
hoofd·ver·pleeg·kun·di·ge
/ˈɦɔu̯t.vɛr.pleːɣ.kʏn.di.ɣə/
noun

The Dutch word 'hoofdverpleegkundige' (head nurse) is divided into syllables as hoofd-ver-pleeg-kun-di-ge, with primary stress on 'kun'. It's a compound noun built from 'hoofd', 'ver-', 'pleeg', and 'kundige', following Dutch syllabification rules prioritizing open syllables and maintaining consonant clusters.

hoofdwerktuigkundige
6 syllables20 letters
hoofd·werk·tuig·kun·di·ge
/ˈɦɔu̯ftʋɛrktœyɣkʏndɪɣə/
noun

The Dutch word 'hoofdwerktuigkundige' (chief engineer) is syllabified into 'hoofd-werk-tuig-kun-di-ge', with primary stress on 'kun'. It's a compound noun formed from 'hoofd' (head), 'werk' (work), 'tuig' (tool), and 'kundige' (expert). Syllable division follows vowel-based rules, preserving consonant clusters and respecting morphemic boundaries.

hoofdwoordencatalogus
7 syllables21 letters
hoofd·woord·en·ca·ta·lo·gus
/ˈɦɔutʋɔrdənkɑtaˈloɣʏs/
noun

The word 'hoofdwoordencatalogus' is a Dutch compound noun divided into seven syllables: hoofd-woord-en-ca-ta-lo-gus. It consists of the prefix 'hoofd', the root 'woord', the connecting element 'en', and the root 'catalogus'. Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable. Syllabification follows the principle of maximizing open syllables and avoiding unnecessary consonant cluster breaks.