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Words with Root “-bestem-” in Norwegian
Browse Norwegian words sharing the root “-bestem-”, complete with pronunciations, syllable breakdowns, and linguistic insights.
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-bestem- From *bestemme* 'to determine, to establish'. Germanic origin.
straffebestemmelse
6 syllables18 letters
stra·ffe·be·stem·mel·se
/ˈstrɑfːəˌbɛstɛmːəlse/
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straffebestemmelse is a complex Norwegian noun meaning 'punishment provision'. It's divided into six syllables: stra-ffe-be-stem-mel-se, with primary stress on the second syllable. The word is morphologically composed of a prefix (straffe-), root (-bestem-), and suffix (-melse). Syllabification follows the principle of maximizing onsets and adheres to standard Norwegian stress patterns.