Words with Suffix “--ij” in Dutch
Browse Dutch words ending with the suffix “--ij”, complete with pronunciations, syllable breakdowns, and linguistic insights.
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--ij Originally a lengthening marker, now functions as a nominalizing suffix, creating a noun.
The word 'consumptiemaatschappij' is a Dutch compound noun divided into six syllables: con-sump-tie-maat-schap-ij. Primary stress falls on 'maat'. The syllabification follows vowel-centric rules, maintaining diphthong integrity and adhering to the typical Dutch penultimate stress pattern. It is composed of a Latin-derived prefix, a Middle Dutch root, and a nominalizing suffix.
The word 'entertainmentbedrijf' is a Dutch compound noun. Syllabification follows vowel-centric rules, preserving diphthongs and consonant clusters. Primary stress falls on the third syllable ('tai'). The word consists of an English loanword, a Germanic prefix, a root, and a Dutch suffix.
The word 'kringloopschilderij' is a Dutch compound noun meaning 'circular painting'. It is divided into five syllables: kring-loop-schild-er-ij, with primary stress on 'kring' and secondary stress on 'ij'. The word is formed from the roots 'kringloop' (cycle) and 'schilder' (painter) with the noun-forming suffix '-ij'.
The Dutch word 'landschapsschilderij' is a compound noun meaning 'landscape painting'. It is syllabified into six syllables: lands-chap-s-schi-lder-ij, with primary stress on the penultimate syllable. The syllabification follows Dutch rules prioritizing vowel sounds and avoiding single-consonant onsets. The word consists of two roots ('landschap' and 'schilder') connected by a linking 's', and a suffix '-ij'.
Proselietenmakerij is a Dutch noun meaning 'proselytizing'. It's syllabified as pro-se-lie-ten-ma-ker-ij, with primary stress on 'ma-ker'. The word is morphologically complex, built from Latin and Greek roots with Dutch suffixes. Syllabification follows Dutch rules of maximizing onsets and treating diphthongs as single nuclei.
The word 'ruimtevaartbedrijf' is a compound noun divided into five syllables based on onset maximization and CV syllable structure. Primary stress falls on 'vaart'. The morphemic breakdown reveals roots related to space, travel, and operation, combined with a prefix and suffix to form the noun.