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Words with Root “secre” in Dutch
Browse Dutch words sharing the root “secre”, complete with pronunciations, syllable breakdowns, and linguistic insights.
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secre Dutch, from 'secretaris' meaning 'secretary'. Origin: Latin 'secretarius'.
directiesecretariaat
8 syllables20 letters
di·rek·ti·se·kre·ta·ri·aat
/di.rɛk.ti.ˈse.krɛ.ta.ri.aːt/
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The word 'directiesecretariaat' is a Dutch compound noun divided into eight syllables: di-rek-ti-se-kre-ta-ri-aat. The primary stress falls on the third syllable ('ti'). It's formed from 'directie' (management), 'secre' (secretary), and 'tariaat' (a nominalizing suffix). Syllable division follows vowel-centric rules, preserving diphthongs and handling consonant clusters based on sonority.