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Words with Suffix “-fanden” in Norwegian
Browse Norwegian words ending with the suffix “-fanden”, complete with pronunciations, syllable breakdowns, and linguistic insights.
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-fanden Old Norse *faðinn* meaning 'the devil', derogatory suffix.
vestlandsfanden
4 syllables15 letters
vest·lands·fan·den
/vɛstˈlɑnsfaːnən/
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The word 'vestlandsfanden' is a Norwegian compound noun meaning 'the devil of the Westlands'. It is divided into four syllables: vest-lands-fan-den, with primary stress on 'lands'. The morphemes consist of the prefix 'vest' (west), the root 'lands' (land), and the suffix 'fanden' (devil). Syllable division follows Norwegian rules of onset maximization and vowel centering.