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Words with Suffix “-en” in Norwegian

Browse Norwegian words ending with the suffix “-en”, complete with pronunciations, syllable breakdowns, and linguistic insights.

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-en Definite article suffix. Origin: Old Norse.

familieenkemann
6 syllables15 letters
fa·mi·lie·en·ke·mann
/faˈmiːliːˌenkeˌman/
noun

Familieenkemann is a Norwegian compound noun meaning 'single father with a family'. It is divided into six syllables: fa-mi-lie-en-ke-mann, with stress on the second syllable. The word is formed from a Latin-derived root and Old Norse elements. Syllabification follows the onset-rime principle and maximizing onsets.

hjelpeekspedisjon
6 syllables17 letters
hjelp·e·ek·spe·di·sjon
/hjelpeˌɛkspɛˈdiːsjon/
noun

The Norwegian word *hjelpeekspedisjon* is a compound noun meaning 'help expedition'. It is divided into six syllables: hjelp-e-ek-spe-di-sjon, with primary stress on the final syllable '-sjon'. The morphemic breakdown reveals a prefix 'hjelp' (help), a root 'ekspedisjon' (expedition), and a suffix '-en' (definite article). Syllable division follows the principles of onset maximization and vowel-based syllable nuclei.

universitetsteolog
8 syllables18 letters
u·ni·ver·si·te·te·o·log
/ʉniversitetsˈteːɔlɔɡ/
noun

The word 'universitetsteolog' is divided into eight syllables based on vowel boundaries and consonant clusters. It's a compound noun with Latin and Greek roots, and the primary stress falls on the second-to-last syllable. Syllabification follows standard Norwegian rules, prioritizing vowel-initial syllables.