Words with Suffix “-sten” in Dutch
Browse Dutch words ending with the suffix “-sten”, complete with pronunciations, syllable breakdowns, and linguistic insights.
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-sten Dutch origin, plural marker
The Dutch word 'beheersovereenkomsten' (management agreements) is divided into seven syllables: be-heers-o-ver-een-kom-sten. The primary stress falls on 'overeen'. The word is a complex noun formed from multiple morphemes, and its syllabification follows standard Dutch rules prioritizing vowel sounds and avoiding diphthong splitting.
The word 'landbouwopbrengsten' is a compound noun divided into five syllables: land-bouw-op-breng-sten. The primary stress falls on 'breng'. It consists of the roots 'land', 'bouw', and 'breng', the prefix 'op', and the plural suffix 'sten'. Syllabification follows Dutch rules of keeping consonant clusters intact and respecting morpheme boundaries.
The word 'reisovereenkomsten' is a Dutch compound noun divided into six syllables: reis-o-ver-een-kom-sten. Primary stress falls on 'kom'. Syllabification follows the principle of maximizing onsets and ensuring each syllable has a vowel nucleus. The word is morphologically composed of a root ('reis'), a prefix ('over'), a connecting element ('een'), and a plural suffix ('sten').