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Words with Prefix “petit--” in Norwegian
Browse Norwegian words starting with the prefix “petit--”, complete with pronunciations, syllable breakdowns, and linguistic insights.
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petit-- French origin, meaning 'small', degree/size modifier.
petitjournalist
5 syllables15 letters
pe·tit·jour·na·list
/pəˈtɪtˌjʊːrnɑlɪst/
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The word 'petitjournalist' is a Norwegian compound noun borrowed from French. It is divided into five syllables: pe-tit-jour-na-list, with primary stress on the first syllable ('pe'). The syllable division follows the sonority principle and Norwegian preference for open syllables. The morphemic breakdown reveals a 'petit-' prefix and a 'journalist-' root.