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Words with Root “kvikksylv” in Norwegian Nynorsk
Browse Norwegian Nynorsk words sharing the root “kvikksylv”, complete with pronunciations, syllable breakdowns, and linguistic insights.
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kvikksylv Compound root: kvikk (quick) + sylv (silver). Historically refers to mercury's fluidity.
kvikksylvforgifting
5 syllables19 letters
kvikk·sylv·for·gif·ting
/ˈkvɪkːsʏlvfɔrˌɡɪftɪŋ/
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The word 'kvikksylvforgifting' is a compound noun meaning 'mercury poisoning'. It is divided into five syllables: kvikk-sylv-for-gif-ting, with primary stress on 'sylv'. The syllabification follows Nynorsk rules of maximizing onsets and respecting morpheme boundaries. The word is built from 'kvikk' (quick), 'sylv' (silver), 'for-' (over-), 'gift' (poison), and '-ing' (noun-forming suffix).