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Words with Root “kontamin-” in Norwegian Nynorsk

Browse Norwegian Nynorsk words sharing the root “kontamin-”, complete with pronunciations, syllable breakdowns, and linguistic insights.

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kontamin- Latin origin, from 'contaminare' meaning 'to pollute, defile'.

dekontaminasjon
6 syllables15 letters
de·kon·ta·mi·nas·jon
/deˌkɔntamɪˈnɑːʃɔn/
noun

The word 'dekontaminasjon' is a loanword in Nynorsk, divided into six syllables (de-kon-ta-mi-nas-jon) with primary stress on the penultimate syllable. It consists of a Latin-derived prefix, root, and a French/Latin-derived suffix. Syllabification follows standard Nynorsk rules based on vowel nuclei and consonant clusters.

dekontaminering
6 syllables15 letters
de·kon·ta·mi·ne·ring
/deˌkɔntamiˈneːrɪŋ/
noun

The word 'dekontaminering' is divided into six syllables: de-kon-ta-mi-ne-ring. The primary stress falls on the penult syllable 'mi'. It's a noun formed from a Latin root with Germanic suffixation. Syllable division follows Nynorsk rules prioritizing maximizing onsets and vowel nuclei.