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Words with Root “hjems-” in Norwegian Nynorsk

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

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hjems- Old Norse origin, related to 'home'.

barnehjemsansatt
5 syllables16 letters
bar·ne·hjems·an·satt
/ˈbɑːrnehjɛmsɑnsat/
noun

The word 'barnehjemsansatt' is a Nynorsk compound noun meaning 'children's home employee'. It is divided into five syllables: bar-ne-hjems-an-satt, with stress on the third syllable ('hjems'). The word is formed from three morphemes relating to children, home, and employment. Syllable division follows the principles of maximizing onsets and vowel separation, with penultimate stress typical for compound nouns.

barnehjemsplass
4 syllables15 letters
bar·ne·hjems·plass
/ˈbɑːrnehjɛmsplɑsː/
noun

The word 'barnehjemsplass' is divided into four syllables: bar-ne-hjems-plass. Stress falls on 'hjems'. The division follows Nynorsk rules prioritizing consonant clusters as onsets and vowel-consonant patterns. It's a compound noun meaning 'children's home place'.

gamlehjemsplass
4 syllables15 letters
gam·le·hjems·plass
/ˈɡɑmləˌhæjmsˌplɑsː/
noun

The word 'gamlehjemsplass' is a compound noun in Nynorsk, divided into four syllables: gam-le-hjems-plass. Stress falls on the first syllable. Syllable division follows the principles of maximizing onsets and ensuring each syllable contains a vowel peak. The 'hj' cluster and doubled 's' do not affect the syllable division.

sykehjemsbesøk
5 syllables14 letters
sy·ke·hjems·be·søk
/ˈsyːkəˌhɛːmsbɛˌsøːk/
noun

The word 'sykehjemsbesøk' is divided into five syllables: sy-ke-hjems-be-søk. The primary stress falls on the first syllable. Syllabification follows the vowel nucleus and consonant cluster rules of Norwegian Nynorsk. It is a compound noun meaning 'nursing home visit'.