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Words with Root “lect” in Dutch
Browse Dutch words sharing the root “lect”, complete with pronunciations, syllable breakdowns, and linguistic insights.
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lect From Latin 'legere' meaning 'to read, to select'.
selectiecommissies
6 syllables18 letters
se·lec·tie·com·mis·sies
/səˈlɛkti.kɔmɪ.sis/
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The word 'selectiecommissies' is a complex Dutch noun divided into six syllables (se-lec-tie-com-mis-sies) with primary stress on 'tie'. It's formed from a Latin root ('lect') and various Dutch suffixes, following rules prioritizing vowel peaks, morphemic boundaries, and open syllable preference.