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Words with Suffix “-ster-maatschappij” in Dutch
Browse Dutch words ending with the suffix “-ster-maatschappij”, complete with pronunciations, syllable breakdowns, and linguistic insights.
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-ster-maatschappij -ster indicates an agent; maatschappij means company/society, Middle Dutch origin.
houdstermaatschappij
5 syllables20 letters
houd·ster·maat·schap·pij
/ˈɦɑu̯dəstər.maːt.ʃɑp.ɛi̯/
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The word 'houdstermaatschappij' is a compound noun syllabified based on Dutch rules favoring open syllables and handling consonant clusters conservatively. Stress falls on the penultimate syllable. The word is morphologically composed of 'houdster-' (agent of holding) and 'maatschappij' (company).