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Words with Root “verpleeg-” in Dutch
Browse Dutch words sharing the root “verpleeg-”, complete with pronunciations, syllable breakdowns, and linguistic insights.
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verpleeg- Derived from 'verplegen' (to nurse), core meaning, Germanic origin
kinderverpleegkundige
7 syllables21 letters
kin·der·ver·pleeg·kun·di·ge
/ˈkɪndər.vərˈpleːɣ.kʏn.dəɣə/
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The Dutch word 'kinderverpleegkundige' (pediatric nurse) is divided into seven syllables: kin-der-ver-pleeg-kun-di-ge. Stress falls on 'pleeg'. The word is a compound noun formed from 'kind', 'verplegen', and 'kunde', following Dutch rules favoring open syllables and avoiding breaking consonant clusters. Vowel reduction occurs in unstressed syllables.