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Words with Root “fyll-” in Norwegian

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

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fyll- From Old Norse *fyllr* 'fullness', core meaning of filling.

pliktoppfyllende
5 syllables16 letters
plik·topp·fyll·en·de
/ˈpliktɔpːfʏlːən̪dɛ/
adjective

The word 'pliktoppfyllende' is divided into five syllables: plik-topp-fyll-en-de. It's an adjective meaning 'conscientious' or 'dutiful', formed from a Latin prefix, Old Norse root, and native Norwegian suffixes. Stress falls on the second syllable. Syllabification follows Norwegian rules of onset maximization and vowel centering.

selvoppfyllende
5 syllables15 letters
selv·opp·fyl·len·de
/sɛlvɔpːˈfʏlːən̪dɛ/
adjective

The word 'selvoppfyllende' is divided into five syllables: selv-opp-fyl-len-de. It's a compound adjective formed from the morphemes 'selv-', 'opp-', 'fyll-', and '-ende'. Stress falls on the third syllable ('fyl-'). Syllable division follows Norwegian rules of onset maximization and vowel peak.