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Words with Root “kaptein-” in Norwegian Nynorsk
Browse Norwegian Nynorsk words sharing the root “kaptein-”, complete with pronunciations, syllable breakdowns, and linguistic insights.
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kaptein- Dutch origin (via Low German), meaning 'captain'. Core meaning relating to the rank of captain.
sjøkapteinsertifikat
6 syllables20 letters
sjø·kap·tein·ser·ti·fikat
/ˈsjøːˌkaptæɪnˌsɛrtɪˈfɪkat/
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The word 'sjøkapteinsertifikat' is a compound noun in Nynorsk, meaning 'master mariner's certificate'. It is divided into six syllables: 'sjø-kap-tein-ser-ti-fikat', with primary stress on the penult syllable '-ti-'. The word is formed from a prefix ('sjø-'), a root ('kaptein-'), and a suffix ('-tifikat'). Syllabification follows Nynorsk rules prioritizing maximizing onsets and respecting vowel sequences.