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Words with Root “spijs-verter” in Dutch
Browse Dutch words sharing the root “spijs-verter”, complete with pronunciations, syllable breakdowns, and linguistic insights.
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spijs-verter Germanic origin, relating to food and digestion
spijsverteringssysteem
6 syllables22 letters
spijs·ver·te·rings·sys·teem
/ˈspɛi̯s.vər.tə.rɪŋs.ˈsɪs.teːm/
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The word 'spijsverteringssysteem' is a Dutch compound noun meaning 'digestive system'. It is syllabified as spijs-ver-te-rings-sys-teem, with primary stress on 'te'. The syllabification follows Dutch rules of onset maximization and vowel peak principle, respecting morphemic boundaries. It's a typical example of Dutch compounding and suffixation.