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Words with Root “grenz” in Dutch
Browse Dutch words sharing the root “grenz”, complete with pronunciations, syllable breakdowns, and linguistic insights.
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grenz Derived from 'grens' (border, limit). Germanic origin. Core meaning of limitation.
snelheidsbegrenzing
5 syllables19 letters
snel·heids·be·gren·zing
/ˈsneːlɦɛitsbəɣrɛnziŋ/
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The Dutch word 'snelheidsbegrenzing' (speed limit) is syllabified as snel-heids-be-gren-zing, with primary stress on 'snel'. It's a compound noun formed from Germanic roots, and its syllabification follows Dutch rules prioritizing open syllables and maximizing onsets. The morphemic breakdown reveals a prefix ('snel'), root ('grenz'), and suffixes ('heids-ing').