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bistandsarbeider

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5 syllables
16 characters
Norwegian
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5syllables

bistandsarbeider

Linguistic Analysis

Syllables

bi-stands-ar-bei-der

Pronunciation

/ˈbɪstɑnsˌɑrbɛi̯dər/

Stress

10000

Morphemes

bi- + stands- + -arbeider

The word 'bistandsarbeider' is a compound noun divided into five syllables: bi-stands-ar-bei-der. Primary stress falls on the first syllable. The division follows Norwegian rules maximizing onsets and requiring a vowel nucleus in each syllable. It consists of a prefix 'bi-', root 'stands-', and suffix '-arbeider'.

Definitions

noun
  1. 1

    A person who works in providing aid or assistance.

    Aid worker, relief worker

    “Bistandsarbeiderne jobber i krigsherjede områder.”

    “Hun er en erfaren bistandsarbeider.”

    syn:hjelpearbeidernødhjelpsarbeider

Stress pattern

Primary stress falls on the first syllable ('bi-').

Syllables

5
bi/biː/
stands/stɑns/
ar/ɑr/
bei/bɛi̯/
der/dər/

bi — Open syllable, vowel nucleus.. stands — Closed syllable, consonant cluster onset.. ar — Open syllable, vowel nucleus.. bei — Open syllable, diphthong nucleus.. der — Open syllable, vowel nucleus.

Word Parts

pre

bi-

Old Norse origin, intensifier.

root

stands-

From 'stå' (to stand), indicating support.

suf

-arbeider

From 'arbeid' (work) + '-er' (nominalizing suffix).

Similar Words

hjel­pe­ar­bei­deru­tvi­klings­ar­bei­derfri­vil­lig­ar­bei­der

Maximize Onsets

Consonant clusters are generally maintained within the syllable if possible.

Vowel Nucleus

Each syllable must contain a vowel nucleus.

  • The 'd' at the end of 'arbeider' can be weakly pronounced or elided in colloquial speech.
  • Regional variations in vowel quality and 'r' pronunciation.
Analysis by gemma3:27b · 6/12/2025

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