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Words with Root “lig” in Norwegian Nynorsk

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

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lig Old Norse *-ligr*; adjectival suffix meaning 'having the quality of'.

fiendtligsinnet
4 syllables15 letters
fiend·tlig·sin·net
/ˈfiːntliɡsɪnːɛt/
adjective

The word 'fiendtligsinnet' is divided into four syllables: fiend-tlig-sin-net. It's a compound adjective formed from the prefix 'fiendt-', the suffix '-lig', and the suffix '-sinnet'. The primary stress falls on the first syllable. Syllabification follows the principles of maximizing onsets and avoiding stranded consonants.

høflighetsvisitt
5 syllables16 letters
·fli·ghets·vi·sitt
/ˈhøːflɪɡhetsvɪsɪt/
noun

The word 'høflighetsvisitt' is divided into five syllables: hø-fli-ghets-vi-sitt. The primary stress falls on 'ghets'. It's a compound noun formed from Old Norse and French elements, and the syllable division adheres to Nynorsk's preference for open syllables and retention of consonant clusters.

personlighetsspaltning
6 syllables22 letters
per·son·lig·hets·spalt·ning
/pɛrˈsɔnˌlɪɡˌhɛtsˈspɑltnɪŋ/
noun

The word 'personlighetsspaltning' is a compound noun in Nynorsk, divided into six syllables: per-son-lig-hets-spalt-ning. Primary stress falls on the penult syllable (-nings-). The syllabification follows rules of onset maximization and vowel-centric structure, typical for Nynorsk.