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Words with Suffix “-houdster-” in Dutch
Browse Dutch words ending with the suffix “-houdster-”, complete with pronunciations, syllable breakdowns, and linguistic insights.
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-houdster- Derived from 'houden' (to hold) + '-ster' (agentive suffix)
houdstermaatschappij
5 syllables19 letters
houds·ter·maat·schap·ij
/ˈɦɑu̯dəstər.maːt.ʃɑp.ɛi̯/
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The Dutch word 'houdstermaatschappij' is a compound noun meaning 'holding company'. It is divided into five syllables: houds-ter-maat-schap-ij, with primary stress on 'maat'. The syllabification follows vowel-based rules, maintaining diphthongs and consonant clusters. The word's morphemic structure reveals its origins in Germanic and French roots.