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Words with Root “leven/steun” in Dutch
Browse Dutch words sharing the root “leven/steun”, complete with pronunciations, syllable breakdowns, and linguistic insights.
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leven/steun Germanic origin, 'leven' means life, 'steun' means support.
levensondersteunende
7 syllables20 letters
le·vens·on·der·steun·de·nde
/ˈleːvənˌɔndərstøːnədə/
adjective
The word 'levensondersteunende' is a complex Dutch adjective formed through compounding and derivation. It is divided into seven syllables following Dutch syllabification rules, prioritizing open syllables and maintaining consonant clusters. Primary stress falls on the third syllable ('steun'). The word means 'life-sustaining' and is composed of the roots 'leven' and 'steun', the prefix 'onder', and the suffix '-end-e'.