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Words with Root “fylg-” in Norwegian Nynorsk

Browse Norwegian Nynorsk words sharing the root “fylg-”, complete with pronunciations, syllable breakdowns, and linguistic insights.

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fylg- Old Norse *fylgja*, meaning 'to follow'.

forfylgingsmani
4 syllables15 letters
for·fyl·gings·mani
/fɔrˈfʏlːɡɪŋsˌmɑːnɪ/
noun

The word 'forfylgingsmani' is a Nynorsk compound noun divided into four syllables: for-fyl-gings-mani. It consists of the prefix 'for-', the root 'fylg-', and the suffix '-ingsmani'. The primary stress falls on the third syllable ('gings'). Syllable division follows the principles of onset maximization and avoiding stranded consonants, typical for Nynorsk.

forfylgingsvanvett
5 syllables18 letters
for·fyl·gings·van·vett
/fɔrˈfʏlːɡɪŋsˌvanvɛtː/
noun

The word 'forfylgingsvanvett' is a compound noun in Nynorsk, divided into five syllables: for-fyl-gings-van-vett. Stress falls on 'fyl'. Syllabification follows onset maximization and vowel-based division rules. The word denotes reckless pursuit or a lack of reason.

rettsforfylging
4 syllables15 letters
ret·tsfor·fyl·ging
/rɛtsfɔrfʏlɡɪŋ/
noun

The word 'rettsforfylging' is divided into four syllables: ret-tsfor-fyl-ging. The primary stress falls on the second syllable ('for'). It's a noun meaning 'legal prosecution' and is morphologically complex, built from prefixes, a root, and a suffix of Old Norse origin. The 'ts' cluster is a notable feature, though acceptable within Nynorsk phonology.

straffeforfylging
5 syllables17 letters
stra·fe·for·fyl·ging
/ˈstrɑfːəˌfɔrˌfʏlːɡɪŋ/
noun

The word 'straffeforfylging' is a compound noun in Nynorsk, divided into five syllables: stra-fe-for-fyl-ging. Stress falls on the second syllable ('for'). It consists of the prefix 'straffe-', the prefix 'for-', the root 'fylg-', and the suffix '-ing'. Syllable division follows the principles of maximizing onsets and separating vowel sequences.