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Words with Root “detentie-” in Dutch
Browse Dutch words sharing the root “detentie-”, complete with pronunciations, syllable breakdowns, and linguistic insights.
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detentie- From Dutch 'detentie', ultimately from Latin 'detentio' (holding back). Core meaning of confinement.
migrantendetentiecentrum
8 syllables24 letters
mi·gran·ten·de·ten·tie·cen·trum
/miˈɡrɑntədəˈteːntsɪtrʏm/
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The Dutch word 'migrantendetentiecentrum' is a compound noun meaning 'immigration detention center'. It is syllabified as mi-gran-ten-de-ten-tie-cen-trum, with primary stress on the first syllable ('mi'). The word is composed of 'migranten-', 'detentie-', and 'centrum', derived from Latin roots. Syllable division follows vowel-based rules and handles consonant clusters appropriately.