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Words with Root “hovedsak” in Norwegian
Browse Norwegian words sharing the root “hovedsak”, complete with pronunciations, syllable breakdowns, and linguistic insights.
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hovedsak Combination of Old Norse 'höfuð' (head, main) and 'sak' (matter, affair)
hovedsakelighet
6 syllables15 letters
hov·ed·sak·e·lig·het
/ˈhuvːdsaˈkeliːɡheɪt/
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The word 'hovedsakelighet' is divided into six syllables: hov-ed-sak-e-lig-het. Stress falls on the third syllable ('sak'). The word is a compound noun formed from 'hoved' (main), 'sak' (matter), and the suffixes '-elighet' (forming an abstract noun). Syllable division follows Norwegian rules of maximizing onsets and vowel-consonant alternation.