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Words with Root “byg-” in Norwegian

Browse Norwegian words sharing the root “byg-”, complete with pronunciations, syllable breakdowns, and linguistic insights.

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byg- Old Norse root meaning 'to build' (Germanic origin).

byggetillatelse
6 syllables15 letters
byg·ge·til·la·tel·se
/ˈbʏɡːəˌtɪlːaˌtɛlse/
noun

The word 'byggetillatelse' is a compound noun with six syllables: byg-ge-til-la-tel-se. Stress falls on the third syllable ('til-'). Syllabification follows the principle of maximizing onsets and forming syllables around vowels. The word's morphemic structure reveals its origin and meaning related to building permission.

fengselsbygning
4 syllables15 letters
feng·sels·byg·ning
/ˈfɛŋːsl̩sˌbyɡnɪŋ/
noun

The Norwegian word 'fengselsbygning' (prison building) is divided into four syllables: feng-sels-byg-ning. The stress falls on the second syllable. The word is a compound noun formed from 'fengsel' (prison) and 'bygning' (building), with a common noun-forming suffix '-ning'. Syllabification follows the principles of maximizing onsets and allowing for syllabic consonants.

terminalbygning
5 syllables15 letters
ter·mi·nal·byg·ning
/tɛɾˈmɪnɑlˌbʏɡnɪŋ/
noun

The word 'terminalbygning' is divided into five syllables: ter-mi-nal-byg-ning. The primary stress falls on 'nal'. It's a compound noun derived from Latin and Old Norse roots, with a typical Norwegian syllable structure favoring open syllables and permissible consonant clusters.