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Words with Prefix “weg-” in Dutch
Browse Dutch words starting with the prefix “weg-”, complete with pronunciations, syllable breakdowns, and linguistic insights.
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weg- Middle Dutch origin, meaning 'away' or 'off'
wegwerpmaatschappij
5 syllables19 letters
weg·werp·maat·schap·pij
/ˈʋɛɣʋɛrpmaːˈtʃɑpɛi̯/
noun
The word 'wegwerpmaatschappij' is a compound noun in Dutch, divided into five syllables: weg-werp-maat-schap-pij. The primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('schap'). The syllabification follows vowel-centered rules, maintaining consonant clusters and diphthongs within syllables. It consists of a prefix 'weg-', a root 'werp-', and a suffix/root 'maatschappij'.