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Words with Root “defensie” in Dutch
Browse Dutch words sharing the root “defensie”, complete with pronunciations, syllable breakdowns, and linguistic insights.
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defensie From Latin 'defensa' via French, meaning 'defense'.
defensiebezuinigingen
9 syllables21 letters
de·fen·sie·be·zu·i·ni·gin·gen
/dəfɛnˈsiːbəzʏniɣɪŋə(n)/
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The word 'defensiebezuinigingen' is a complex Dutch noun formed by compounding. Syllabification follows vowel-based rules, preserving diphthongs and avoiding single-consonant syllables. Stress falls on the third syllable ('sie'). The word signifies 'defense cuts' and is a common term in political and economic discourse.