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Words with Suffix “--lan” in Norwegian Nynorsk
Browse Norwegian Nynorsk words ending with the suffix “--lan”, complete with pronunciations, syllable breakdowns, and linguistic insights.
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--lan Suffix indicating a person holding a position. Germanic origin.
stiftskapellan
5 syllables14 letters
sti·fts·kap·el·lan
/stiːftsˌkɑpɛˈlɑn/
noun
The word 'stiftskapellan' is divided into five syllables: sti-fts-kap-el-lan. The primary stress is on the first syllable. It's a compound noun with Latin and Old Norse roots, meaning 'dean' or 'chaplain'. Syllable division follows the principles of maximizing onsets and handling consonant clusters common in Nynorsk.