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fylkesmannskontor

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5 syllables
17 characters
Norwegian
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5syllables

fylkesmannskontor

Linguistic Analysis

Syllables

fyl-kes-manns-kon-tor

Pronunciation

/fʏl.kəs.mɑnːs.kɔn.tɔr/

Stress

10000

Morphemes

fylkes- + kontor + manns-

The Norwegian noun *fylkesmannskontor* ('county governor's office') is divided into five syllables: *fyl-kes-manns-kon-tor*, with primary stress on the first syllable. Syllable division follows rules based on short vowels and consonant clusters. It's a compound word with Old Norse and German roots.

Definitions

noun
  1. 1

    The office of the county governor.

    County Governor's Office

    “Jeg sendte brevet til fylkesmannskontoret.”

    “Fylkesmannskontoret behandler søknaden.”

    syn:fylkesadministrasjon

Stress pattern

Primary stress falls on the first syllable ('fyl'). Norwegian generally stresses the first syllable of a word.

Syllables

5
fyl/fʏl/
kes/kəs/
manns/mɑnːs/
kon/kɔn/
tor/tɔr/

fyl — Open syllable, stressed.. kes — Closed syllable.. manns — Closed syllable.. kon — Open syllable.. tor — Closed syllable.

Word Parts

pre

fylkes-

Derived from 'fylke' (county), Old Norse origin.

root

kontor

German origin, meaning 'office'.

suf

manns-

Connecting element derived from 'mann' (man), Old Norse origin.

Similar Words

kom­mu­ne­husstats­mi­ni­sterre­gje­rings­kon­tor

Short Vowel Rule

Syllable division generally occurs after short vowels.

Consonant Cluster Rule

Syllable division occurs before consonant clusters.

  • The word is a compound noun.
  • Regional variations in pronunciation might affect vowel realization.
  • The length of the vowel in 'manns' is influenced by the geminate consonant.
Analysis by gemma3:27b · 6/10/2025

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