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Words with Suffix “--leg” in Norwegian Nynorsk

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--leg Adjectival suffix, Old Norse origin.

arbeidarvennleg
5 syllables15 letters
ar·bei·dar·ven·nleg
/ˈɑrˌbɛi̯dɑrˌvɛnːlɛɡ/
adjective

The word 'arbeidarvennleg' is divided into five syllables: ar-bei-dar-ven-nleg. It's an adjective meaning 'worker-friendly', formed from the roots 'arbeid' (work) and 'venn' (friend) with the adjectival suffix '-leg'. Stress falls on the penult. Syllabification follows onset maximization and open syllable preferences.

arrangementsansvarleg
8 syllables21 letters
arr·an·ge·men·ts·an·svar·leg
/ɑˈrɑŋːəmæntsɑnsˈvɑrlɛɡ/
adjective

The word 'arrangementsansvarleg' is a compound adjective in Nynorsk, divided into eight syllables based on onset maximization and avoidance of stranded consonants. The primary stress falls on the penult syllable. It's composed of a French-derived noun stem, a Norwegian root indicating delegated responsibility, and a Norwegian adjectival suffix.

diskontinuerleg
6 syllables15 letters
dis·kon·ti·nu·er·leg
/dɪskɔntɪnʉˈʋæːɾlɛɡ/
adjective

The word 'diskontinuerleg' is divided into six syllables: dis-kon-ti-nu-er-leg. Stress falls on the penult syllable ('nu'). The word is morphologically complex, with Latin-derived prefix and root, and a Nynorsk adjectival suffix. Syllable division follows standard Nynorsk rules prioritizing onset maximization and vowel-based separation.

distriktsvenleg
5 syllables15 letters
dis·trik·ts·ven·leg
/ˈdɪstɾɪktsˈvɛnːlɛɡ/
adjective

The word 'distriktsvenleg' is divided into five syllables: dis-trik-ts-ven-leg. Stress falls on the second syllable. The syllabification follows standard Nynorsk rules, prioritizing maximizing onsets and respecting consonant clusters. The word is morphologically composed of a prefix, root, and suffix, all of Germanic origin, and functions as an adjective meaning 'district-friendly'.

distriktsvennleg
5 syllables16 letters
dis·trik·ts·venn·leg
/ˈdɪstɾɪktsˈvɛnːlɛɡ/
adjective

The word 'distriktsvennleg' is divided into five syllables: dis-trik-ts-venn-leg. Stress falls on 'venn'. It's a compound adjective formed from 'distrikt', 'venn', and '-leg', following standard Nynorsk syllable division rules prioritizing onsets and vowel-consonant boundaries.

døgerkontinuerleg
7 syllables17 letters
·ger·kon·ti·nu·e·rleg
/ˈdøːɡərˌkɔntɪnʉːˈɛrlæɡ/
adjective

The word 'døgerkontinuerleg' is a complex Nynorsk adjective formed by compounding and affixation. Syllable division follows rules maximizing onsets and respecting vowel sequences, with primary stress on the penultimate syllable. It means 'round-the-clock continuous' and is a common term in various contexts.

gjennomsnittleg
5 syllables15 letters
gjenn·oms·nit·tle·g
/ɡjɛnːɔmsˈnɪtːləɡ/
adjective

The Nynorsk adjective 'gjennomsnittleg' (average) is divided into five syllables: gjenn-oms-nit-tle-g. Stress falls on 'nit'. It comprises the prefix 'gjenn-', root 'snitt-', and suffix '-leg'. Gemination is a key feature.

gjennomtrengeleg
5 syllables16 letters
gjen·om·tren·ge·leg
/ˈɡjœnːʊmˌtrɛŋːəˌleːɡ/
adjective

The word 'gjennomtrengeleg' is divided into five syllables: gjen-om-tren-ge-leg. It consists of the prefix 'gjennom-', the root 'trenge', and the suffix '-leg'. Primary stress falls on the first syllable. Syllable division follows vowel-based rules, maintaining consonant clusters and treating complex onsets as single units.

kommunistvennleg
5 syllables16 letters
kom·mu·nist·venn·leg
/kɔˈmʉːnɪstˈvɛnːlɛɡ/
adjective

The word 'kommunistvennleg' is a compound adjective in Nynorsk. It is divided into five syllables: kom-mu-nist-venn-leg. Stress falls on the first and fourth syllables. The word is composed of two roots ('kommunist' and 'venn') and the adjectival suffix '-leg'. Syllable division follows onset maximization and vowel peak principles.

mellommenneskeleg
6 syllables17 letters
mel·lom·men·nes·ke·leg
/mɛlːɔmˈmɛnːəʃkəˌleːɡ/
adjective

The word 'mellommenneskeleg' is divided into six syllables based on Nynorsk phonological rules, prioritizing onset maximization and avoiding stranded consonants. It's morphologically complex, built from a prefix, root, and suffix. Stress falls on the penult syllable. The word means 'interpersonal' and functions as an adjective.

mellommenneskelig
6 syllables17 letters
mel·lom·men·nes·ke·lig
/mɛlːɔmˈmɛnːəʃkəˌliːɡ/
adjective

The word 'mellommenneskelig' is an adjective composed of the prefix 'mellom-', root 'menneske-', and suffix '-leg'. It is divided into six syllables: mel-lom-men-nes-ke-lig, with primary stress on the penultimate syllable. Syllabification follows Nynorsk rules prioritizing maximizing onsets and avoiding stranded consonants.

menneskekjærleg
5 syllables15 letters
men·nes·ke·kjær·leg
/ˈmɛnːəˌskɛkʲæːɾlɛɡ/
adjective

The word 'menneskekjærleg' is divided into five syllables: men-nes-ke-kjær-leg. It is a compound adjective formed from 'menneske' (human), 'kjær' (dear), and '-leg' (able). The primary stress falls on the penult syllable ('kjær'). Syllable division follows Nynorsk rules of onset maximization and vowel sequencing.

menneskevennleg
5 syllables15 letters
men·nes·ke·venn·leg
/ˈmɛnːəʃkəˈvɛnːlɛɡ/
adjective

The word 'menneskevennleg' is divided into five syllables: men-nes-ke-venn-leg. The primary stress falls on 'venn-'. The syllabification follows Nynorsk rules of onset maximization and vowel nucleus formation. The word is morphologically composed of the prefix 'menneske-', the root 'venn-', and the suffix '-leg', denoting a quality of being human-friendly.

naturnaudsynleg
5 syllables15 letters
na·tur·naud·syn·leg
/ˈnɑːtʉrnˌnɔːdsʏnˌleɡ/
adjective

The word 'naturnaudsynleg' is syllabified as na-tur-naud-syn-leg, with primary stress on 'naud'. It's an adjective meaning 'natural and necessary', formed from the root 'natur' and prefixes 'naud-' and 'syn-', with the adjectival suffix '-leg'. Syllabification follows Nynorsk rules of maximizing onsets and ensuring a vowel nucleus in each syllable.

overmenneskelig
6 syllables15 letters
o·ver·men·nes·ke·lig
/ˈœːvərˌmɛnːəˈʃeːlɪɡ/
adjective

The word 'overmenneskelig' is divided into six syllables: o-ver-men-nes-ke-lig. It consists of the prefix 'over-', the root 'menneske-', and the suffix '-leg'. Primary stress falls on the final syllable. Syllable division follows onset maximization and vowel nucleus rules, typical of Norwegian Nynorsk.

rettsvitenskapelig
6 syllables18 letters
retts·vi·ten·ska·pe·leg
/rɛtːsˌvɪtənˈʃɑːpəˌlɛɡ/
adjective

The word 'rettsvitenskapelig' is a Nynorsk adjective meaning 'legal-scientific'. It is divided into six syllables: retts-vi-ten-ska-pe-leg, with primary stress on the penult syllable ('ska-'). The syllabification follows onset maximization and vowel sequencing rules, respecting the compound word structure and morphemic boundaries.

samfunnsgagnleg
4 syllables15 letters
sam·funns·gagn·leg
/ˈsɑmˌfʊnːsˈɡɑŋnˌleɡ/
adjective

The word 'samfunnsgagnleg' is divided into four syllables: sam-funns-gagn-leg. Stress falls on 'funns'. The syllabification follows Nynorsk rules prioritizing maximizing onsets and maintaining consonant clusters. It's an adjective meaning 'socially beneficial'.

skatterettsleg
4 syllables14 letters
skat·te·retts·leg
/ˈskatːəˌrɛtːsˌlɛɡ/
adjective

The word 'skatterettsleg' is a Nynorsk adjective meaning 'tax legal'. It's divided into four syllables: skat-te-retts-leg, with primary stress on the first syllable. It's a compound word formed from 'skatt-' (tax) and '-rettsleg' (legal), connected by a linking morpheme '-s-'.

skriftspråkleg
4 syllables14 letters
skrif·ts·pråk·leg
[skɾiːftsˈprɔːklɛɡ]
Adjective

The word 'skriftspråkleg' is a Norwegian Nynorsk adjective meaning 'relating to the written language'. It is divided into four syllables: skrif-ts-pråk-leg, with stress on the third syllable (pråk-). Syllabification follows standard Norwegian rules.

tungfordøyeleg
5 syllables14 letters
tung·for··ye·leg
/ˈtʊŋfɔrdœʏ̯ˌlɛɡ/
adjective

The word 'tungfordøyeleg' is divided into five syllables: tung-for-dø-ye-leg. It consists of a prefix 'tung-', a root 'fordøye-', and a suffix '-leg'. Stress falls on the second syllable. Syllable division follows CV and VCC rules, maximizing onsets. The 'øye' cluster is treated as a single vowel unit.

ugjennomførleg
4 syllables14 letters
u·gjennom·før·leg
/ʉɡjœnːœmfœɾˈleɡ/
adjective

The word 'ugjennomførleg' is divided into four syllables: u-gjennom-før-leg. It consists of a prefix 'u-', a root 'gjennomfør-', and a suffix '-leg'. The primary stress falls on the second syllable. Syllable division follows the principle of maximizing onsets and respecting consonant clusters.

utanomekteskapleg
7 syllables17 letters
u·ta·no·mek·tes·kap·leg
/ʉˈtɑnɔmɛktɛskɑplɛɡ/
adjective

The word 'utanomekteskapleg' is divided into seven syllables: u-ta-no-mek-tes-kap-leg. It's an adjective meaning 'extramarital' and is formed from the prefix 'utan-', the root 'omekteskap-', and the suffix '-leg'. Primary stress falls on the penult syllable ('-skap-'). Syllable division follows Nynorsk rules of onset maximization and avoiding stranded consonants.

utomekteskapleg
6 syllables15 letters
u·to·mek·tes·kap·leg
/ʉtɔˈmɛktɛskɑplɛɡ/
adjective

The word 'utomekteskapleg' is syllabified as u-to-mek-tes-kap-leg, with primary stress on 'skap'. It's morphologically composed of the prefix 'ut-', root 'ekteskap-', and suffix '-leg'. Syllable division follows Nynorsk rules prioritizing onsets and vowel-based syllable initiation.

vederstyggeleg
5 syllables14 letters
ve·der·stygg·e·leg
/ˈveːdərˌstʏɡːəˌleːɡ/
adjective

The word 'vederstyggeleg' is divided into five syllables: ve-der-stygg-e-leg. It's an adjective formed from multiple morphemes, with primary stress on the second syllable. Syllable division follows Nynorsk rules prioritizing onsets and vowel nuclei.