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Words with Prefix “ledig-” in Norwegian Nynorsk

Browse Norwegian Nynorsk words starting with the prefix “ledig-”, complete with pronunciations, syllable breakdowns, and linguistic insights.

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ledig- Old Norse origin, meaning 'empty, vacant, free'. Functions as a root indicating a state of being without employment.

ledighetspenger
6 syllables15 letters
le·di·ghet·s·pen·ger
/leˈdiːɡhetsˌpɛŋɡər/
noun

The word 'ledighetspenger' is divided into six syllables: le-di-ghet-s-pen-ger. The primary stress falls on 'ghet'. The syllabification follows the vowel nucleus rule, consonant cluster rule, and syllabic consonant rule, typical of Nynorsk phonology. The word is a compound noun meaning 'unemployment benefits'.

ledighetsperiode
7 syllables16 letters
le·dig·hets·pe·ri·o·de
/ˈleːdɪˌhɛːtsˌpæːɾiɔdɛ/
noun

The word 'ledighetsperiode' is divided into seven syllables based on Nynorsk phonological rules, prioritizing open syllables and allowing consonant clusters within syllables. The primary stress falls on the third syllable. The word is a noun denoting a period of unemployment, composed of Old Norse, Germanic, and French morphemes.