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Words with Root “lijn, dienst, maatschappij” in Dutch

Browse Dutch words sharing the root “lijn, dienst, maatschappij”, complete with pronunciations, syllable breakdowns, and linguistic insights.

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lijn, dienst, maatschappij Multiple roots combined to form a compound noun. 'lijn' (line), 'dienst' (service), 'maatschappij' (company). Germanic and French origins.

lijndienstmaatschappij
5 syllables22 letters
lijn·dienst·maat·schap·pij
/lɛin.dinst.maː.tʃa.pɛi/
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The word 'lijndienstmaatschappij' is a Dutch compound noun divided into five syllables: lijn-dienst-maat-schap-pij. Stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('schap'). Syllabification follows Dutch rules favoring open syllables and preserving consonant clusters. The word consists of three roots: 'lijn' (line), 'dienst' (service), and 'maatschappij' (company).

lijndienstmaatschappijen
6 syllables24 letters
lijn·dienst·maat·schap·pij·en
/lɛinˈdɪnst.maː.tʃɑp.ˌɛi̯ən/
noun

The Dutch word 'lijndienstmaatschappijen' is a compound noun meaning 'shipping companies'. It is divided into six syllables: lijn-dienst-maat-schap-pij-en, with primary stress on 'maat'. The syllabification follows Dutch rules prioritizing vowel sounds and avoiding splitting diphthongs. It consists of roots 'lijn', 'dienst', and 'maatschappij' with the plural suffix '-en'.