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Words with Suffix “--nings” in Norwegian

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--nings Norwegian/Old Norse origin, deverbal suffix forming a noun.

avskrivningsreserve
5 syllables19 letters
av·skriv·nings·re·serve
/avˈskɾiv.nɪŋs.ɾɛ.sɛɾˈve/
noun

The Norwegian word 'avskrivningsreserve' (depreciation reserve) is syllabified as av-skriv-nings-re-serve, with primary stress on 'skriv'. It's a compound noun formed from a prefix, root, suffix, and another root, following standard Norwegian syllable division rules based on vowel peaks and consonant clusters.

avslutningsfest
4 syllables15 letters
a·vslut·nings·fest
/aˈvslʉtnɪŋsfɛst/
noun

The word 'avslutningsfest' is a compound noun divided into four syllables: a-vslut-nings-fest. Stress falls on 'nings'. It follows standard Norwegian syllabification rules, allowing consonant clusters and favoring open syllables. The morphemic breakdown reveals its origins and grammatical function.

bedøvningsmiddel
5 syllables16 letters
be·døv·nings·mid·del
/bɛˈdœvnɪŋsˌmɪdːəl/
noun

The Norwegian word 'bedøvningsmiddel' (anesthetic) is divided into five syllables: be-døv-nings-mid-del. Stress falls on the second syllable. It's a compound noun formed from a prefix, suffix, and root, with syllable division primarily based on vowel boundaries and maximizing onsets. The compound structure influences the stress pattern.

befolkningsgruppe
5 syllables17 letters
be·folk·nings·grup·pe
/bəˈfɔlknɪŋsɡruːpə/
noun

The word 'befolkningsgruppe' is a compound noun syllabified as be-folk-nings-grup-pe, with primary stress on the first syllable. It's composed of Germanic roots and suffixes, and its syllabification follows Norwegian phonological rules prioritizing maximizing onsets and sonority sequencing.

befolkningsvekst
4 syllables16 letters
be·folk·nings·vekst
/bəˈfɔlknɪŋsˌvɛkst/
noun

The word 'befolkningsvekst' is a compound noun divided into four syllables: be-folk-nings-vekst. Stress falls on 'folk'. The division follows Norwegian rules of maximizing onsets and dividing before vowels. It consists of a prefix/root relating to population, a derivational suffix, and a root meaning 'growth'.

beskatningsregel
5 syllables16 letters
be·skat·nings·re·gel
/bɛskatˈnɪŋʂrɛːɡəl/
noun

The Norwegian word 'beskatningsregel' is divided into five syllables: be-skat-nings-re-gel. Stress falls on the second syllable. The word is a compound noun formed from a prefix, root, and suffix, following standard Norwegian syllable division rules based on vowel-consonant boundaries and onset maximization.

beslutningsgrunnlag
5 syllables19 letters
be·slut·nings·grunn·lag
/bɛsluːtnɪŋsɡrʊnːlaɡ/
noun

The Norwegian word 'beslutningsgrunnlag' is a compound noun meaning 'decision-making basis'. It is syllabified as be-slut-nings-grunn-lag, with primary stress on 'slut'. Syllable division follows onset maximization and vowel-centric rules, typical of Norwegian phonology. The word is morphologically complex, built from prefixes, roots, and suffixes.

forladningsgevær
5 syllables16 letters
for·lad·nings·ge·vær
/fɔrˈlɑːdnɪŋsɡɛːvɛːr/
noun

The word 'forladningsgevær' is a compound noun meaning 'loading rifle'. It is divided into five syllables: for-lad-nings-ge-vær, with primary stress on 'lad'. The syllabification follows Norwegian rules of onset maximization and vowel centering, with stress influenced by the compound structure.

forretningsbygg
4 syllables15 letters
for·ret·nings·bygg
/fɔˈrɛtnɪŋsbʏɡ/
noun

The word 'forretningsbygg' is a compound noun divided into four syllables: for-ret-nings-bygg. Stress falls on the second syllable ('ret'). The word is morphologically complex, consisting of a prefix, root, and suffix. Syllable division follows the principle of maximizing onsets and adhering to CV/CVC structures.

forstøvningsapparat
6 syllables19 letters
for·støv·nings·ap·pa·rat
/fɔʂˈtøv.nɪŋs.a.pa.ɾat/
noun

The word 'forstøvningsapparat' is a compound noun divided into six syllables: for-støv-nings-ap-pa-rat. Primary stress falls on the first syllable ('for-'). The word is composed of a prefix ('for-'), a root ('støv-'), a suffix ('-nings'), and another root ('apparat'). Syllabification follows the Norwegian preference for open syllables and avoids breaking up consonant clusters.

fortrøstningsfull
4 syllables17 letters
for·trøst·nings·full
/fɔʈˈrœstˌnɪŋsful/
adjective

The Norwegian adjective 'fortrøstningsfull' (hopeful) is divided into four syllables: for-trøst-nings-full, with stress on 'trøst'. It's formed from the prefix 'for-', root 'trøst-', and suffixes '-nings' and '-full'. Syllabification follows standard Norwegian rules of onset maximization and vowel peak.

hvalforskningsprogram
5 syllables21 letters
hval·for·sknings·pro·gram
/ˈhvɑːlˌfɔʂkˌnɪŋsˌpɾɔɡɾɑm/
noun

The word 'hvalforskningsprogram' is a compound noun divided into five syllables: hval-for-sknings-pro-gram. Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable. The word is composed of three roots and a suffix, with origins in Old Norse, Greek, and English/French. Syllabification follows Norwegian rules of maximizing onsets and vowel-consonant division.

inndrivningsbegrensning
6 syllables23 letters
inn·driv·nings·be·gren·sning
/ɪnːˈdrɪvnɪŋsbɛɡrɛnsnɪŋ/
noun

The word 'inndrivningsbegrensning' is a complex Norwegian noun formed from multiple morphemes. Syllable division follows onset maximization and vowel nucleus principles, resulting in six syllables. Primary stress falls on the penult syllable 'begrens'. The word means 'limitation of enforcement'.

innfestningsbolt
4 syllables16 letters
inn·fest·nings·bolt
/ɪnːˈfɛstnɪŋsˌbɔlt/
noun

The Norwegian word 'innfestningsbolt' is a compound noun meaning 'fixing bolt'. It is divided into four syllables: inn-fest-nings-bolt, with primary stress on 'fest'. The word consists of the prefix 'inn-', the root 'fest-', the suffix '-nings', and the root 'bolt'. Syllable division follows Norwegian rules of onset maximization and vowel peak principle.

lukningsmekanisme
5 syllables17 letters
luk·nings·meka·nis·me
/ˈlʉːknɪŋsmɛkɑˌnɪsmə/
noun

The Norwegian word 'lukningsmekanisme' (closing mechanism) is divided into five syllables: luk-nings-meka-nis-me. The primary stress falls on 'nings'. It's a compound noun formed from a prefix ('luk-'), a nominalizing suffix ('-nings'), and a borrowed root ('mekanisme'). Syllabification follows onset maximization and vowel peak principles.

prøvesprengingsfelt
5 syllables19 letters
prø·ve·spr·nings·felt
/ˈprøːvɛˌsprɛŋːɪŋsˌfɛlt/
noun

The word 'prøvesprengingsfelt' is a Norwegian compound noun divided into five syllables: prø-ve-spr-nings-felt. Primary stress falls on the 'spr' syllable. It's formed from multiple roots and a nominalizing suffix, and its syllabification follows Norwegian rules of onset maximization and vowel peak.

prøvesprengingsområde
7 syllables21 letters
prø·ve·spreng·nings·om··de
/ˈprøːvɛˌsprɛŋːɪŋsˌɔːrmɑːdə/
noun

The word 'prøvesprengingsområde' is a compound noun meaning 'test explosion area'. It is divided into seven syllables: prø-ve-spreng-nings-om-rå-de, with primary stress on the first syllable ('prø-'). The morphemes consist of roots 'prøve', 'spreng', and 'område' combined with the nominalizing suffix '-nings'. Syllable division follows the principle of maximizing onsets and ensuring each syllable has a vowel nucleus.

rådgivningsapparat
6 syllables18 letters
råd·giv·nings·ap·pa·rat
/rɔːdˈɡɪvnɪŋsɑpːɑrɑt/
noun

The word rådgivningsapparat is a compound noun syllabified as råd-giv-nings-ap-pa-rat, with primary stress on the first syllable. It's composed of Old Norse and French-derived morphemes, and its syllable structure follows standard Norwegian rules of vowel breaking and onset maximization.

rådslagningsrom
5 syllables15 letters
·ds·lag·nings·rom
/rɔːdsˈlɑɡnɪŋsɾʊm/
noun

The word 'rådslagningsrom' is a compound noun syllabified into five syllables (rå-ds-lag-nings-rom) with primary stress on the first syllable. It's composed of Old Norse roots and a Norwegian suffix, following standard Norwegian syllable division rules based on vowel nuclei and sonority.

skipsforskningsinstitutt
6 syllables24 letters
skip·sfors·knings·in·sti·tut
/ˈskɪpsfɔʂˌkønːɪŋsɪnstiˈtutː/
noun

The word 'skipsforskningsinstitutt' is a compound noun syllabified as skip-sfors-knings-in-sti-tut, with primary stress on 'skip-'. It's composed of roots relating to 'ship', 'research', and 'institute', and follows Norwegian rules of onset maximization and vowel-centric syllable structure.

tiltrekningskraft
4 syllables17 letters
til·tre·knings·kraft
/tɪlˈtrɛkningskrɑft/
noun

The Norwegian word 'tiltrekningskraft' is divided into four syllables: til-tre-knings-kraft. Stress falls on the second syllable. It's a compound noun formed from a prefix, root, suffix, and another root, with syllabification following the principles of maximizing onsets and vowel-based division. The 'kn' cluster is treated as a single onset.