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Words with Root “legg-” in Norwegian Nynorsk

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

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legg- From 'legge' (to lay, to put down), Old Norse *leggja*, core meaning of cessation.

arbeidsnedleggelse
5 syllables18 letters
ar·beids·ned·legg·else
/ˈɑrˌbeɪ̯dsˌnɛdːˌlɛɡːˌelsə/
noun

The word 'arbeidsnedleggelse' is a compound noun in Nynorsk, divided into five syllables: ar-beids-ned-legg-else. Stress falls on the second syllable ('beids'). It is morphologically composed of the prefix 'arbeids-', the root 'legg-', and the suffix '-else'. Syllabification follows the principles of onset maximization and vowel sequencing.

embetsnedleggelse
5 syllables17 letters
em·bets·ned·legg·else
/ˈɛmbɛtsnɛdlɛɡːˌelsə/
noun

The word 'embetsnedleggelse' is a compound noun in Nynorsk, divided into five syllables: em-bets-ned-legg-else. Stress falls on the second syllable ('bets'). It's formed from the prefix 'embets-', root 'legg-', and suffix '-else', denoting the act of resigning from office. Syllable division follows the principles of maximizing onsets and avoiding stranded consonants.

endringsframlegg
4 syllables16 letters
en·drings·fram·legg
/ˈɛnːdrɪŋsˌframːlɛɡː/
noun

The word 'endringsframlegg' is a compound noun in Nynorsk, divided into four syllables: en-drings-fram-legg. The primary stress falls on 'fram'. It consists of the prefix 'endrings-', the prefix 'fram-', and the root 'legg-'. It means 'amendment' or 'proposal for change'.

mellomleggspapir
5 syllables16 letters
mel·lom·leggs·pa·pir
/ˈmɛlːumˈlɛɡːsˌpɑːpir/
noun

The word 'mellomleggspapir' is a compound noun in Nynorsk, divided into five syllables: mel-lom-leggs-pa-pir. Stress falls on the third syllable ('leggs'). The word is composed of the prefix 'mel-', the root 'legg-', and the suffix '-spapir'. Syllable division follows onset maximization and vowel sequence rules.

taushetsbelegging
5 syllables17 letters
tau·shets·be·legg·ing
/ˈtɑʊ̯ʃɛtsbɛlɛɡɪŋ/
noun

The word 'taushetsbelegging' is divided into five syllables: tau-shets-be-legg-ing. Stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('legg'). The word is a compound noun formed from several morphemes related to secrecy and imposition. Syllabification follows Nynorsk rules prioritizing onsets and avoiding stranded consonants.

transportopplegg
4 syllables16 letters
trans·port·opp·legg
/transˈpɔrtɔplɛɡ/
noun

The word 'transportopplegg' is a compound noun in Nynorsk, divided into four syllables: trans-port-opp-legg. It's derived from Latin and native Norwegian elements, with primary stress on the second syllable. Syllable division follows the vowel peak principle and consonant cluster rules.

tvangsinnlegge
4 syllables14 letters
tvangs·inn·leg·ge
/ˈtʋɑŋsɪnːˌlɛɡːə/
verb

The word 'tvangsinnlegge' is divided into four syllables: tvangs-inn-leg-ge. Stress falls on the second syllable ('inn-'). The syllabification follows Nynorsk rules prioritizing onsets and closed syllables. It's a compound verb meaning 'to forcibly admit'.

tvangsinnlegging
4 syllables16 letters
tvangs·inn·legg·ing
/ˈtvɑŋsɪnːˌlɛɡɪŋ/
noun

Tvangsinnlegging is a Nynorsk noun meaning compulsory admission, divided into tvangs-inn-legg-ing with stress on 'inn'. It's morphologically complex, following Nynorsk syllable rules prioritizing onsets and consonant clusters.

ytterleggåande
6 syllables14 letters
yt·ter·legg·å·an·de
/ˈʏtːərˌlɛɡːɔːnˌdæː/
Adjective/Present Participle

The word 'ytterleggåande' is divided into six syllables based on vowel sounds, with primary stress on 'legg'. It's a present participle formed from the prefix 'ytter-', the root 'legg-', and the suffix '-åande'. Syllabification follows standard Nynorsk rules prioritizing vowel nuclei and allowing consonant clusters.

ødeleggelseslyst
6 syllables16 letters
ø·de·legg·el·ses·lyst
/ˈœːdəlɛɡːəlsəsˌlyst/
noun

The word 'ødeleggelseslyst' is divided into six syllables based on Nynorsk phonological rules, prioritizing maximizing onsets and preserving geminate consonants. It's a complex noun formed from a prefix, root, and multiple suffixes, denoting a destructive urge. Stress falls on the second syllable.

øydeleggingslyst
5 syllables16 letters
øy·de·legg·ings·lyst
/ˈœʏ̯dəlɛɡɪŋslyst/
noun

The word 'øydeleggingslyst' is a Nynorsk noun meaning 'desire for destruction'. It is divided into five syllables: 'øy-de-legg-ings-lyst', with primary stress on the first syllable. The syllabification follows the principles of maximizing onsets and treating vowel sequences as single nuclei. It is morphologically complex, consisting of a prefix, root, and two suffixes.