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Words with Root “fengsel, betjent” in Norwegian
Browse Norwegian words sharing the root “fengsel, betjent”, complete with pronunciations, syllable breakdowns, and linguistic insights.
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fengsel, betjent Both roots contribute to the meaning of the compound noun. 'fengsel' (prison) from Old Norse, 'betjent' (attendant/officer) from Danish/German.
fengselsbetjent
4 syllables15 letters
feng·sels·bet·jent
/ˈfɛŋsl̩sˌbɛtːjɛnt/
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The word 'fengselsbetjent' is a compound noun divided into four syllables: feng-sels-bet-jent. Stress falls on the penultimate syllable. Syllable division follows the principle of maximizing onsets and ensuring each syllable has a vowel nucleus. The word is composed of two roots: 'fengsel' (prison) and 'betjent' (attendant/officer).