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Words with Root “gen/rett” in Norwegian
Browse Norwegian words sharing the root “gen/rett”, complete with pronunciations, syllable breakdowns, and linguistic insights.
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gen/rett Old Norse *rettr* - meaning 'right' or 'just', reduplicated for emphasis
eigenrettferdig
5 syllables15 letters
ei·gen·rett·fer·dig
/ˈæɪɡənˌrɛtːfɛrˈdiːɡ/
adjective
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.