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Words with Root “af-” in Dutch
Browse Dutch words sharing the root “af-”, complete with pronunciations, syllable breakdowns, and linguistic insights.
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af- Germanic prefix meaning 'off', 'away', or 'department/section related to'.
terroristenafdeling
7 syllables19 letters
te·rro·ris·ten·af·de·ling
/tɛ.ro.ˈrɪ.stə.nəf.də.lɪŋ/
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The Dutch word 'terroristenafdeling' is a compound noun meaning 'terrorism department'. It is syllabified based on vowel sounds, avoiding diphthong splitting and maintaining consonant clusters. The primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable. The word's morphemic structure reveals its origins in Latin, French, and Germanic languages.