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Words with Root “tandvlees” in Dutch
Browse Dutch words sharing the root “tandvlees”, complete with pronunciations, syllable breakdowns, and linguistic insights.
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tandvlees Dutch compound root meaning 'tooth flesh' or 'gums'.
tandvleesontsteking
5 syllables19 letters
tand·vlees·ont·ste·king
/ˈtɑndvleːzɔntˈstɛkɪŋ/
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The word 'tandvleesontsteking' is a Dutch compound noun meaning 'gingivitis'. It is divided into five syllables: tand-vlees-ont-ste-king, with primary stress on 'ont'. The syllabification follows Dutch rules of onset maximization, vowel break, and consonant cluster preservation. It consists of the roots 'tand' (tooth) and 'vlees' (gum), the prefix 'ont-' (beginning of), and the suffix '-steking' (inflammation).