ie- root words — words with the ie- root

The root ie- comes from Dutch je, meaning diminutive. 1 words in Dendril are built from it, including punkie. Dendril shows them on a free interactive word map — no signup, no ads.

Words that use the ie- root

Explore words with ie- — words containing the ie- root and sharing its sense of "diminutive". Examples include punkie. Click any word to see its own roots, definition, and related words.

What does ie- mean?

The ie- root means diminutive, from Dutch je. Recognizing it helps you decode and remember the many English words built on this root.