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Words with Root “plech-” in Dutch
Browse Dutch words sharing the root “plech-”, complete with pronunciations, syllable breakdowns, and linguistic insights.
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plech- From Middle Dutch *plechten* (to pledge, to solemnly declare). Root relating to a formal declaration.
crematieplechtigheid
6 syllables20 letters
cre·ma·tie·plech·tig·heid
/kre.maˈti.ə.plɛç.tɪɣ.hɛit/
noun
The word 'crematieplechtigheid' is a Dutch noun meaning 'cremation ceremony'. It is divided into six syllables: cre-ma-tie-plech-tig-heid, with stress on 'plech'. The syllabification follows Dutch rules prioritizing vowel-following consonants and avoiding splitting diphthongs. It is a compound word with Latin and Germanic roots, and its structure is similar to other complex Dutch nouns.