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Words with Root “ambt-” in Dutch
Browse Dutch words sharing the root “ambt-”, complete with pronunciations, syllable breakdowns, and linguistic insights.
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ambt- Meaning 'office' or 'position', Old Dutch 'ambacht', related to Latin 'ambactus'.
regeringsambtenaar
6 syllables18 letters
re·ge·rings·amb·te·naar
/rəˈɣɛrɪŋsɑmbtənaːr/
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The Dutch word 'regeringsambtenaar' (government official) is syllabified as re-ge-rings-amb-te-naar, with primary stress on 'rings'. It's a compound noun formed from 'regering' (governance), 'ambt' (office), and '-enaar' (person). Syllable division follows standard Dutch rules, maintaining consonant clusters and ending syllables in vowels where possible.