Words with Suffix “-ier” in Dutch
Browse Dutch words ending with the suffix “-ier”, complete with pronunciations, syllable breakdowns, and linguistic insights.
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-ier Denotes a person holding a certain office or position. Germanic origin.
The Dutch word *kanselierskandidaat* is a seven-syllable compound noun with stress on the penultimate syllable. Syllabification follows CV/CVC patterns, maintaining consonant clusters and accounting for nasal vowels. It's derived from Latin and Middle Dutch roots.
The word 'partijhoofdkwartier' is a compound noun divided into five syllables: par-tij-hoofd-kwart-ier. Stress falls on 'kwart'. Syllabification follows Dutch rules favoring open syllables and treating consonant clusters as single units. It's composed of multiple roots and a suffix.
The word 'politiehoofdkwartier' is a compound noun divided into six syllables: po-li-tie-hoofd-kwart-ier. The primary stress falls on 'kwart'. Syllabification follows Dutch rules of vowel-final and consonant-final syllables, with the 'ie' diphthong treated as a single vowel. The word is composed of multiple roots and a noun-forming suffix.
The word 'tussendekspassagier' is a Dutch compound noun divided into eight syllables following the principle of open syllable preference and the inclusion of linking elements. Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable. It consists of a prefix ('tussen-'), a root ('dek'), and a suffix ('-ier'), with a linking 's' and the root 'passage'.