Words with Root “fens-” in Dutch

The word 'defensiehervormingen' is a complex Dutch noun meaning 'defense reforms'. It's divided into seven syllables: de-fen-sie-her-vor-min-gen, with stress on the penultimate syllable ('vor'). The word is a compound formed from Latin and Germanic roots, with a prefix, root, interfix, and suffix. Syllabification follows Dutch rules prioritizing vowel sounds and onset maximization.

The word 'defensieorganisatie' is a compound noun in Dutch. It is syllabified based on vowel sounds, resulting in nine syllables. The primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable. The word is morphologically complex, consisting of prefixes, roots, and suffixes of Latin and Greek origin.