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Words with Suffix “-telefoon” in Dutch
Browse Dutch words ending with the suffix “-telefoon”, complete with pronunciations, syllable breakdowns, and linguistic insights.
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-telefoon Combination of Greek 'tele-' (distant) and English 'phone'.
draaischijftelefoon
5 syllables19 letters
draai·schijf·te·le·foon
/ˈdraːi̯sχɛi̯ftələˈfoːn/
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The word 'draaischijftelefoon' is a Dutch compound noun meaning 'rotary dial telephone'. It is syllabified as draai-schijf-te-le-foon, with primary stress on the final syllable '-foon'. The syllabification follows Dutch rules prioritizing open syllables and treating consonant clusters like 'sch' as single units. The word's morphemic structure reveals Germanic and Greek origins.