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Words with Root “skikk-” in Norwegian
Browse Norwegian words sharing the root “skikk-”, complete with pronunciations, syllable breakdowns, and linguistic insights.
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skikk- Old Norse origin, meaning 'custom' or 'figure'
helgenskikkelse
5 syllables15 letters
hel·gens·kik·kel·se
/ˈhɛlɡənˌʃɪkːəlse/
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The Norwegian word 'helgenskikkelse' is a compound noun meaning 'weekend figure'. It is syllabified as hel-gens-kik-kel-se, with primary stress on the second syllable. The word is composed of the root 'helg' (week/weekend), the genitive suffix '-ens', the root 'skikk' (custom/figure), and the nominalizing suffix '-else'. Syllable division follows the principle of maximizing onsets and handling geminate consonants appropriately.