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Words with Root “spion-” in Norwegian
Browse Norwegian words sharing the root “spion-”, complete with pronunciations, syllable breakdowns, and linguistic insights.
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spion- From Norwegian 'å spionere' (to spy), ultimately from French 'espionner'.
kontraspionasje
6 syllables15 letters
kon·tras·pi·o·na·sje
/kɔnˈtraspiɔnaʂə/
noun
The Norwegian word 'kontraspionasje' (counter-espionage) is divided into six syllables: kon-tras-pi-o-na-sje. The primary stress falls on 'pi'. The syllabification follows the principles of maximizing onsets and avoiding illegal syllable structures, consistent with Norwegian phonology. It's a compound noun with Latin and French origins.