Words with Prefix “ei-” in Norwegian

The word 'eigenrettferdig' is divided into five syllables: ei-gen-rett-fer-dig. It's an adjective meaning 'self-righteous' and is formed from several morphemes with Old Norse origins. Stress falls on the second syllable. Syllabification follows standard Norwegian rules regarding vowel digraphs, consonant codas, and permissible consonant clusters.