Words with Root “stav” in Norwegian

The Norwegian word 'enstavingstonelag' is a compound noun meaning 'property division law'. It is syllabified as 'en-sta-ving-sto-ne-lag' with primary stress on 'sta'. The division follows Norwegian rules of onset maximization and vowel-centric syllables. It consists of a definite article prefix, two roots, and a genitive suffix.

The Norwegian word *stavelsesaksent* (syllable accent) is divided into five syllables: sta-vel-ses-ak-sent. The primary stress falls on the first syllable. The word is a compound noun formed from the root *stav* (syllable) and the suffixes *-elses-* and *-aksent* (accent). Syllabification follows standard Norwegian rules of dividing before vowels and after consonants.