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Words with Root “toll, tjeneste” in Norwegian
Browse Norwegian words sharing the root “toll, tjeneste”, complete with pronunciations, syllable breakdowns, and linguistic insights.
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toll, tjeneste Both 'toll' and 'tjeneste' function as roots, originating from Old Norse.
tolltjenestemann
5 syllables16 letters
toll·tje·ne·ste·mann
/tɔlːˈt͡jɛnːəstəˌmɑnː/
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The word 'tolltjenestemann' is a Norwegian noun meaning 'customs officer'. It is divided into five syllables: toll-tje-ne-ste-mann. The primary stress falls on the second syllable. The word is a compound of three morphemes: 'toll', 'tjeneste', and 'mann'. Syllable division follows Norwegian rules of onset maximization and vowel peak.