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Words with Root “lig” in Norwegian

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

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lig Germanic origin, related to 'like' or 'love', adjectival base.

kjærlighetsevne
5 syllables15 letters
kjær·li·ghet·sev·ne
/ˈçæːrlɪˌɡɛːtsevnə/
noun

The Norwegian word 'kjærlighetsevne' is a compound noun meaning 'loveability'. It is divided into five syllables: kjær-li-ghet-sev-ne, with primary stress on the first syllable. The syllabification follows the onset-rime principle, consonant cluster rules, and treats digraphs as single units. It consists of a prefix, root, and multiple suffixes of Germanic and Old Norse origin.

latterliggjøring
5 syllables16 letters
lat·ter·lig·gjø·ring
/ˈlɑtːərˌlɪɡjøːrɪŋ/
noun

The word 'latterliggjøring' is divided into five syllables: lat-ter-lig-gjø-ring. Stress falls on the first syllable. It's a noun formed from a prefix, root, and suffix, with syllable division following the principle of maximizing onsets and requiring a vowel nucleus in each syllable.

sannsynlighetsfordeling
7 syllables23 letters
san·syn·lig·hets·for·de·ling
/sɑnːˈsynliɡhetsfɔrdæliŋ/
noun

The word 'sannsynlighetsfordeling' is divided into seven syllables based on maximizing onsets and respecting vowel sequences. Primary stress falls on the second syllable ('syn'), with secondary stress on the fifth ('for'). It's a complex noun meaning 'probability distribution' formed from multiple morphemes with Old Norse origins.