Words with Prefix “para-” in Dutch
Browse Dutch words starting with the prefix “para-”, complete with pronunciations, syllable breakdowns, and linguistic insights.
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para- From Greek *para* meaning 'beside, beyond'. Indicates deviation or addition.
The word 'parachutistenbataljon' is a compound noun divided into eight syllables: pa-ra-chu-tis-ten-ba-tal-jon. Stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('tal'). Syllabification follows Dutch rules of onset-rime division and maintaining consonant clusters. The word's morphemic structure includes a Greek prefix, a French root, and Dutch suffixes.
The word 'parapluorganisatie' is syllabified as pa-ra-plu-or-ga-ni-sa-tie, following the rule of dividing before vowels and maximizing onsets. It's a compound noun with stress on the antepenultimate syllable, composed of a Greek-derived prefix, a root relating to umbrellas, and a root relating to organization.