Words with Root “sjøl-” in Norwegian

The word 'usjølstendighet' is a Norwegian noun meaning 'self-reliance'. It is divided into five syllables: u-sjøl-stend-ig-het, with primary stress on 'sjøl'. It's formed through compounding and suffixation, with a prefix, root, and suffix each contributing to its meaning. Syllabification follows the vowel peak principle and onset maximization rules.