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Words with Suffix “--ste” in Dutch

Browse Dutch words ending with the suffix “--ste”, complete with pronunciations, syllable breakdowns, and linguistic insights.

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--ste Germanic origin, superlative suffix.

allernoodzakelijkste
8 syllables20 letters
al·ler·no·od·za·ke·lijk·ste
/ɑlərˌnoːdəˈzɑkləkstə/
adjective

The word 'allernoodzakelijkste' is a Dutch superlative adjective formed by affixing 'aller-' and '-ste' to the root 'noodzakelijk'. Syllabification follows Dutch rules prioritizing vowel sounds and onset maximization, resulting in eight syllables with primary stress on 'zak'. It means 'most necessary' and is commonly used in formal contexts.

allerpersoonlijkste
6 syllables19 letters
al·ler·per·soon·lijk·ste
/ˌɑlərpɛrˈsoːnlɪkstə/
adjective

The word 'allerpersoonlijkste' is divided into six syllables: al-ler-per-soon-lijk-ste. It consists of the prefix 'aller-', the root 'persoonlijk-', and the suffix '-ste'. The primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('lijk'). Syllabification follows vowel-centric rules, keeping consonant clusters intact where possible. The 'r' sound and unstressed vowels are subject to phonetic variation.

onwaarschijnlijkste
5 syllables19 letters
on·waar·schijn·lijk·ste
/ɔnʋaːrˈsxɛinləikstə/
adjective

The word 'onwaarschijnlijkste' is divided into five syllables: on-waar-schijn-lijk-ste. It consists of a negative prefix 'on-', a root 'waar-schijn-', and two suffixes '-lijk' and '-ste'. The primary stress falls on the 'waar' syllable. Syllabification follows Dutch rules of vowel peaks and consonant cluster preservation.

verantwoordelijkste
7 syllables19 letters
ver·an·t·woor·de·lijk·ste
/vər.ɑn.tɔɔr.də.lɪk.stə/
adjective

The Dutch word 'verantwoordelijkste' (most responsible) is divided into six syllables with stress on the antepenultimate syllable. It's formed from a prefix, root, and two suffixes, and its syllabification follows standard Dutch rules with a notable exception for the 'ntw' consonant cluster.

vijfhonderdduizendste
6 syllables21 letters
vijf·hon·dert·dui·zend·ste
/vɛi̯fˌɦɔndərtˌdœyzəntstə/
adjectivenoun

The word 'vijfhonderdduizendste' is syllabified based on Dutch rules prioritizing open syllables and maintaining consonant clusters. Stress falls on 'hon'. It's a complex numeral formed by compounding 'vijf', 'honderd', 'duizend', and the ordinal suffix '-ste'.