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Words with Root “hersenen, vlies, stek” in Dutch
Browse Dutch words sharing the root “hersenen, vlies, stek”, complete with pronunciations, syllable breakdowns, and linguistic insights.
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hersenen, vlies, stek Germanic origins; 'hersenen' (brain), 'vlies' (membrane), 'stek' (stick, pierce)
hersenvliesontstekingen
7 syllables23 letters
her·sen·vlies·ont·ste·kin·gen
/ɦɛrˈsɛnvliːsɔntˈstɛkɪŋə(n)/
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The word 'hersenvliesontstekingen' is a complex Dutch noun meaning 'meningitis'. It's divided into seven syllables (her-sen-vlies-ont-ste-kin-gen) with primary stress on the penultimate syllable. It's a compound word built from Germanic roots and suffixes, following standard Dutch syllabification rules prioritizing vowel nuclei and maintaining consonant clusters.