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Words with Suffix “-mannsbetjent” in Norwegian
Browse Norwegian words ending with the suffix “-mannsbetjent”, complete with pronunciations, syllable breakdowns, and linguistic insights.
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-mannsbetjent Combination of genitive suffix '-manns' and root 'betjent' (Danish/German origin, meaning 'servant, officer').
lensmannsbetjent
4 syllables16 letters
lens·manns·be·tjent
/ˈlɛnsˌmɑnsbəˈtjɛnt/
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The word 'lensmannsbetjent' is a Norwegian noun meaning 'police sergeant'. It is divided into four syllables: lens-manns-be-tjent, with primary stress on the first and last syllables. The word is a compound, consisting of the root 'lens' (ransom, fee), the genitive suffix '-manns' (of the man), and the root 'betjent' (servant, officer). Syllable division follows onset maximization and vowel nucleus principles.