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Words with Prefix “us--” in Norwegian
Browse Norwegian words starting with the prefix “us--”, complete with pronunciations, syllable breakdowns, and linguistic insights.
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us-- Old Norse *ú-*, meaning 'not', 'un-', now largely unproductive.
usjølstendighet
5 syllables15 letters
u·sjøl·stend·ig·het
/ʉsˈjølstɛnːɪˌheɪt/
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The word 'usjølstendighet' is a Norwegian noun meaning 'self-reliance'. It is divided into five syllables: u-sjøl-stend-ig-het, with primary stress on 'sjøl'. It's formed through compounding and suffixation, with a prefix, root, and suffix each contributing to its meaning. Syllabification follows the vowel peak principle and onset maximization rules.