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Words with Prefix “damp-” in Norwegian
Browse Norwegian words starting with the prefix “damp-”, complete with pronunciations, syllable breakdowns, and linguistic insights.
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damp- Derived from Dutch/German 'dampf' (steam), indicates mode of propulsion.
dampskipsselskap
4 syllables16 letters
dam·pskip·sæl·skap
/ˈdɑmpˌʃɪpsːɛlˌskɑp/
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The word 'dampskipsselskap' is a compound noun divided into four syllables: dam-pskip-sæl-skap. Stress falls on the final syllable ('skap'). The word is composed of a Dutch/German prefix ('damp'), an Old Norse root ('skip'), and an Old Norse suffix ('selskap'). Syllabification follows Norwegian rules of maximizing onsets and adhering to CV/CVC structures.