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Words with Suffix “-elsesdrift” in Norwegian Nynorsk
Browse Norwegian Nynorsk words ending with the suffix “-elsesdrift”, complete with pronunciations, syllable breakdowns, and linguistic insights.
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-elsesdrift Combination of -elses (nominalizing suffix) and -drift (instinct, drive). -elses is related to the verb *å halde* 'to hold, maintain'. -drift is Old Norse *drift*.
selvoppholdelsesdrift
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selv·opp·hold·el·ses·drift
/sɛlvɔpːhɔlˈdelsəsˌdrift/
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The word 'selvoppholdelsesdrift' is a compound noun in Nynorsk, divided into six syllables: selv-opp-hold-el-ses-drift. The primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable 'drift'. Syllabification follows onset maximization and avoidance of stranded consonants. The word is composed of the prefix 'selv-', the root 'opphold-', and the suffix '-elsesdrift'.