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Words with Suffix “-hode” in Norwegian
Browse Norwegian words ending with the suffix “-hode”, complete with pronunciations, syllable breakdowns, and linguistic insights.
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-hode Old Norse origin, meaning 'head'.
sigøyneroverhode
7 syllables16 letters
si·gøy·ner·o·ver·ho·de
/siˈɡøːynəˌʊvərˌhɔːdə/
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The Norwegian word 'sigøyneroverhode' (Roma chief) is syllabified as si-gøy-ner-o-ver-ho-de, with primary stress on the second syllable. It's a compound noun composed of 'sigøyner' (Roma people), 'over' (chief), and 'hode' (head). Syllable division follows Norwegian rules favoring open syllables and maximizing onsets.