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Words with Root “legg-” in Norwegian

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

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legg- From 'legge' (to lay, to put down), denotes the act of laying down.

arbeidsnedlegging
5 syllables17 letters
ar·beids·ned·legg·ing
/ˈɑrˌbeːɪdsˌnɛdːˌlɛɡɪŋ/
noun

The Norwegian word 'arbeidsnedlegging' is syllabified as ar-beids-ned-legg-ing, with primary stress on 'beids'. It's a compound noun formed from 'arbeid' (work), 'ned' (down), and 'legge' (to lay), meaning 'work stoppage' or 'layoff'. Syllable division follows onset maximization and vowel peak principles.

mellomleggspapir
4 syllables16 letters
mel·lom·legg·spapir
/ˈmɛlːʊmˌlɛɡːsˌpɑːpiɾ/
noun

Mellomleggspapir is a Norwegian noun meaning 'tissue paper'. It's divided into four syllables (mel-lom-legg-spapir) with stress on the first syllable. Syllable division follows rules of maximizing onsets and breaking after vowels.

skatteomlegning
5 syllables15 letters
skat·te·om·leg·ning
/ˈskatːəʊmˌlɛŋnɪŋ/
noun

The Norwegian word 'skatteomlegning' is a compound noun meaning 'tax restructuring'. It is syllabified as skat-te-om-leg-ning, with primary stress on the first syllable. The word is composed of the prefix 'om-', the root 'legg-', and the suffix '-ning', along with the component 'skatt-'. Syllabification follows Norwegian rules of onset maximization and vowel-centric structure.

taushetsbelegge
5 syllables15 letters
tau·shets·be·leg·ge
/ˈtɑʊ̯ʃɛtsbɛlɛɡːə/
verb

The Norwegian verb 'taushetsbelegge' is divided into five syllables: tau-shets-be-leg-ge. It's a compound verb with a prefix 'taushets-', root 'legg-', and infinitive suffix '-e'. Stress falls on the second syllable ('leg'). Syllable division follows onset maximization and vowel nucleus rules.

tvangsinnleggelse
4 syllables17 letters
tvangs·inn·legg·else
/ˈtvɑŋsɪnːˌlɛɡːelse/
noun

The word 'tvangsinnleggelse' is a Norwegian noun meaning 'compulsory admission'. It's divided into four syllables: tvangs-inn-legg-else, with primary stress on 'tvangs'. The word is morphologically complex, consisting of a prefix, root, and suffix, all with Old Norse origins. Syllabification follows Norwegian rules of onset maximization and vowel centering.

tvangsinnlegging
4 syllables16 letters
tvangs·inn·legg·ing
/ˈtvɑŋsɪnːˌlɛɡɪŋ/
noun

Tvangsinnlegging is a Norwegian compound noun meaning 'forced admission'. It is syllabified as tvangs-inn-legg-ing with primary stress on the second syllable (inn). Syllable division follows the principles of maximizing onsets and handling consonant clusters.

ødeleggelsestrang
6 syllables17 letters
ø·de·legg·els·es·trang
/ˈœːdəlɛɡːɛlsˌæstrɑŋ/
noun

The word 'ødeleggelsestrang' is a complex Norwegian noun meaning 'urge to destroy'. It is divided into six syllables: ø-de-legg-els-es-trang, with primary stress on the first syllable. The word is morphologically complex, consisting of a prefix, root, and multiple suffixes. Syllable division follows Norwegian rules of onset maximization and vowel-centric syllables.