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Words with Root “vold-” in Norwegian
Browse Norwegian words sharing the root “vold-”, complete with pronunciations, syllable breakdowns, and linguistic insights.
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vold- Old Norse *valdr*, meaning 'power' or 'rule'.
enevoldshersker
5 syllables15 letters
e·ne·vold·sher·sker
/ˌeːnəˈvɔldʃærskər/
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The Norwegian word 'enevoldshersker' (absolute ruler) is divided into five syllables: e-ne-vold-sher-sker. Stress falls on 'vold'. The syllabification follows rules of onset maximization and vowel-based division, typical of Norwegian phonology. The word is a compound noun with Old Norse roots.