Words with Suffix “--igheid” in Dutch
Browse Dutch words ending with the suffix “--igheid”, complete with pronunciations, syllable breakdowns, and linguistic insights.
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--igheid Dutch, nominalizing suffix, forming abstract nouns, equivalent to English "-ness", origin: Germanic
The word 'ongodsdienstigheid' is a Dutch noun meaning 'irreligiousness'. It's composed of the prefix 'on-', the root 'gods-', the interfix '-dienst-', and the suffix '-igheid'. Syllabification follows Dutch phonological rules, with stress on the second syllable ('gods-').
The word 'overeenkomstigheid' is divided into six syllables based on maximizing onsets and vowel nuclei. It consists of the prefix 'over-', the root 'eenkomst', and the suffix '-igheid'. The primary stress falls on the third syllable from the end ('kom').
The word 'terreinvaardigheid' is divided into five syllables: ter-rein-vaar-dig-heid. The primary stress falls on 'dig'. It's a complex noun formed from Germanic roots and suffixes, exhibiting typical Dutch syllable structure with potential for consonant clusters and long vowels.