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Words with Prefix “utariks-” in Norwegian
Browse Norwegian words starting with the prefix “utariks-”, complete with pronunciations, syllable breakdowns, and linguistic insights.
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utariks- Derived from 'utarikspolitikk' (foreign policy); 'ut-' meaning 'out', 'riks-' relating to the nation (Old Norse origin).
utariksdepartement
7 syllables18 letters
u·ta·riks·de·par·te·ment
/ʉːtɑˈriksdɛpɑrtmænt/
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The word 'utariksdepartement' is divided into seven syllables: u-ta-riks-de-par-te-ment. Stress falls on the second syllable. It's a compound noun meaning 'Ministry of Foreign Affairs', formed from 'utarikspolitikk' and a French loanword 'departement'. Syllable division follows standard Norwegian rules prioritizing vowel nuclei and avoiding unnecessary consonant breaks.