Words with Suffix “-tegn” in Norwegian Nynorsk

The word 'hovedkjennetegn' is a compound noun in Nynorsk, divided into five syllables: ho-ved-kjen-ne-tegn. Stress falls on the second syllable ('kjen'). Syllabification follows the principles of maximizing onsets and respecting vowel sequences, with 'kj' and 'gn' treated as single onsets. The word means 'main characteristic'.

The word 'repetisjonstegn' is divided into five syllables: re-pe-ti-sjons-tegn. The primary stress falls on the second syllable. It's a compound noun derived from Latin and Old Norse, meaning 'repetition sign'. Syllable division follows the principles of maximizing onsets and avoiding stranded consonants, typical of Norwegian Nynorsk.