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Words with Root “mel-” in Norwegian

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

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mel- Old Norse, related to 'mal' meaning 'speech, secret'.

hemmelighetsfull
5 syllables16 letters
hem·me·li·ghets·full
/hɛmːəˈlɪɡhetsfʊl/
adjective

The word 'hemmelighetsfull' is divided into five syllables: hem-me-li-ghets-full. Stress falls on the penultimate syllable. It's a complex adjective formed from multiple morphemes, exhibiting typical Norwegian syllable structure with consonant clusters and a penultimate stress pattern.

kriminalmelding
5 syllables15 letters
kri·mi·nal·mel·ding
/kriˈmɪnɑlˌmɛlːdɪŋ/
noun

The Norwegian word 'kriminalmelding' is divided into five syllables: kri-mi-nal-mel-ding. Stress falls on the second syllable ('mel-'). The word is a compound noun derived from Latin and Old Norse roots, meaning 'crime report'. Syllable division follows onset maximization and vowel peak principles.

politianmeldelse
7 syllables16 letters
po·li·ti·an·mel·del·se
/pɔ.li.ˈti.an.mɛl.dɛl.sə/
noun

The word 'politianmeldelse' is a compound noun syllabified as po-li-ti-an-mel-del-se, with primary stress on 'mel'. It's composed of a prefix 'po-', root 'mel-', and several suffixes. Syllabification follows onset maximization and vowel peak principles, typical of Norwegian.