Words with Suffix “-laus” in Norwegian
Browse Norwegian words ending with the suffix “-laus”, complete with pronunciations, syllable breakdowns, and linguistic insights.
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-laus Old Norse *lauss* (without, -less), highly productive suffix
The word 'kjærlighetslaus' is divided into four syllables: kjærl-ig-hets-laus. It's an adjective formed by compounding and suffixation, with primary stress on the first syllable. Syllabification follows rules maximizing onsets and requiring a vowel nucleus in each syllable.
The word 'reservasjonslaus' is divided into five syllables: re-ser-vas-jons-laus. It's an adjective meaning 'without reservation,' formed from the root 'reservasjons' (Latin origin) and the suffix 'laus' (Old Norse origin). Primary stress falls on the second syllable. Syllable division follows Norwegian rules of onset maximization and vowel-centricity.
The word 'unntagelseslaus' is a complex Norwegian adjective divided into five syllables: un-ntag-el-ses-laus. It's formed from a prefix 'un-', a root 'ntagelse', and a suffix '-laus'. The primary stress falls on the second syllable ('ntag'). Syllable division follows onset maximization and vowel nucleus rules. It's a relatively uncommon word with potential regional pronunciation variations.