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Words with Suffix “--tje” in Dutch

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

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--tje Dutch origin, diminutive suffix

achtergrondverhaaltje
6 syllables21 letters
ach·ter·grond·ver·haal·tje
/ˈɑx.tər.ɣrɔnt.fərˈɦaːl.t͡ʃə/
noun

The Dutch noun 'achtergrondverhaaltje' (backstory) is divided into six syllables: ach-ter-grond-ver-haal-tje, with stress on 'ver-haal'. It's a compound word built from a prefix, roots, and a diminutive suffix, and its syllabification follows the principle of maximizing onsets.

diplomatenkoffertje
7 syllables19 letters
dip·lo·ma·ten·kof·fer·tje
/di.plo.ma.tən.kɔ.fər.t͡ʃə/
noun

The word 'diplomatenkoffertje' is a Dutch compound noun meaning 'diplomat's briefcase'. It is syllabified as dip-lo-ma-ten-kof-fer-tje, with primary stress on the penultimate syllable. The syllabification follows vowel-based division and preserves consonant clusters. The word consists of the roots 'diplomaten' and 'koffer' with the diminutive suffix '-tje'.

industrieterreintje
6 syllables19 letters
in·dus·tri·te·rei·ntje
/ɪnˈdʏstri.tɛrɛi̯ntjə/
noun

The word 'industrieterreintje' is a Dutch noun meaning 'small industrial estate'. It's syllabified based on vowel nuclei, with stress on the penultimate syllable. The 'tj' cluster is treated as a single unit. It's a compound word built from Latin and Dutch morphemes.

jarretellengordeltje
7 syllables20 letters
jar·re·tel·len·gor·del·tje
/ˈjaːrətələŋˈɡɔrdəltjə/
noun

The word 'jarretellengordeltje' is a Dutch compound noun meaning 'garter belt'. It is syllabified as jar-re-tel-len-gor-del-tje, with primary stress on 'gor'. The syllabification follows Dutch rules prioritizing open syllables and morpheme boundaries. It consists of a French-derived prefix, a Dutch root, and a Dutch diminutive suffix.

palestijnensjaaltje
6 syllables19 letters
pa·les·tijn·ens·sjaal·tje
/pɑləˈstɛinə(n)sjaːltjə/
noun

The word 'palestijnensjaaltje' is syllabified based on Dutch phonological rules, prioritizing open syllables and allowing consonant clusters. The primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable. The word is a noun referring to a Palestinian keffiyeh, and its morphemic structure reveals its origin and diminutive form.

petroleumkacheltje
7 syllables18 letters
pe·tro·le·um·ka·chelt·je
/pɛ.troˈløm.kaː.xəlt.jə/
noun

The word 'petroleumkacheltje' is a Dutch compound noun divided into seven syllables (pe-tro-le-um-ka-chelt-je) with primary stress on the 'le' syllable. It consists of the roots 'petroleum' and 'kachel' combined with the diminutive suffix '-tje'. Syllabification follows the vowel peak principle and preserves consonant clusters.

transcriptiefactortje
6 syllables21 letters
trans·crip·tie·fac·tor·tje
/trɑ̃skrɪˈpti.fɑktɔrtjə/
noun

The word 'transcriptiefactortje' is a Dutch noun composed of Latin and Germanic morphemes. Syllabification follows Dutch rules favoring open syllables and maintaining consonant clusters. Stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('fac-'). The word is divided into six syllables: trans-crip-tie-fac-tor-tje.

verjaardagspartijtje
7 syllables20 letters
ver·jaar·dag·s·par·tij·tje
/vərˈjaːrdɑɣspɑrtɛitjə/
noun

The word 'verjaardagspartijtje' is a Dutch compound noun meaning 'birthday party'. It is syllabified as ver-jaar-dag-s-par-tij-tje, with primary stress on 'tij'. The word is formed from Germanic and French roots, with a diminutive suffix. Syllabification follows vowel nucleus and diphthong rules, with a short syllabic consonant.