Words with Suffix “--je” in Dutch

The word 'achtergrondmuziekje' is a Dutch compound noun meaning 'background music'. It is syllabified as ach-ter-grond-mu-ziek-je, with stress on 'ziek'. The syllabification follows Dutch rules favoring open syllables and maximizing onsets, while respecting the diminutive suffix '-kje'.

The word *coulisselandschapje* is a compound noun divided into six syllables: cou-lis-se-land-schap-je. Stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('land'). The word consists of a French-derived prefix, a Dutch root, and a diminutive suffix. Syllabification follows Dutch rules prioritizing vowel sounds and maintaining consonant clusters.

The word 'herdenkingsmonumentje' is syllabified into seven syllables following Dutch rules prioritizing open syllables and maintaining consonant clusters. The primary stress falls on the third syllable ('kings'). It's a compound noun formed from Germanic and Latin roots, with a diminutive suffix, meaning 'small commemorative monument'.

The word 'onzelieveheersbeestje' is a compound Dutch noun meaning 'ladybug'. It is divided into eight syllables: on-ze-li-ve-heer-s-beest-je, with primary stress on 'heers'. The syllable division follows Dutch rules of onset maximization and vowel sequence, and the word's morphemic structure reveals its origins in Old and Middle Dutch.

The word 'verjaardagsgeschenkje' is a compound noun syllabified based on Dutch rules prioritizing open syllables and respecting morpheme boundaries. Stress falls on the penultimate syllable 'schenk'. The word consists of a prefix ('ver-'), roots ('jaar', 'dag', 'schenk'), and a diminutive suffix ('-je').

The word 'wintersportplaatsje' is a compound noun meaning 'winter sports resort'. It is divided into five syllables: win-ter-sport-plaats-je, with primary stress on 'sport'. The word consists of Germanic and English roots combined with a Dutch diminutive suffix. Syllabification follows standard Dutch rules prioritizing open syllables and onset maximization.