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Words with Root “motstå” in Norwegian
Browse Norwegian words sharing the root “motstå”, complete with pronunciations, syllable breakdowns, and linguistic insights.
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motstå Norwegian verb root meaning 'resist', from 'mot' (against) + 'stå' (stand).
uimotståelighet
6 syllables15 letters
ui·mot·stå·e·lig·het
/ʉɪmɔtˈstɔːliˌheɪt/
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The word 'uimotståelighet' is a Norwegian noun meaning 'irresistibility'. It is divided into six syllables: ui-mot-stå-e-lig-het. The primary stress falls on the third syllable 'stå'. The word is composed of a negative prefix 'u-', a root 'motstå' meaning 'resist', and a nominalizing suffix '-elighet'. Syllable division follows Norwegian rules of onset maximization and vowel peak.