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Words with Root “lig-” in Dutch
Browse Dutch words sharing the root “lig-”, complete with pronunciations, syllable breakdowns, and linguistic insights.
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lig- Germanic origin, related to 'liegen' (to lie), meaning 'suffering' or 'pitiable'.
zieligheidsindustrie
6 syllables20 letters
zi·lig·heids·in·du·stri
/ˈzi.ləɣ.heids.ɪn.dʏ.stri/
noun
The Dutch word 'zieligheidsindustrie' is divided into six syllables: zi-lig-heids-in-du-stri. It's a noun formed from Germanic and French roots, with primary stress on the third syllable ('heids'). Syllabification follows vowel-based division and consonant coda rules.