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Words with Root “kontamin-” in Norwegian

Browse Norwegian 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'. Root denoting contamination.

dekontaminasjon
6 syllables15 letters
de·kon·ta·mi·na·sjon
/deˌkɔntamɪˈnɑːʃɔn/
noun

The word 'dekontaminasjon' is divided into six syllables (de-kon-ta-mi-na-sjon) with primary stress on the penultimate syllable. It's a noun formed from Latin roots with a French/Latin suffix. Syllable division follows standard Norwegian rules maximizing onsets and requiring a vowel nucleus in each syllable.

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

The Norwegian word 'dekontaminering' is divided into six syllables: de-kon-ta-mi-ne-ring. It's a compound noun derived from Latin and Germanic roots, meaning 'decontamination'. Stress falls on the penult syllable. Syllabification follows Norwegian rules prioritizing onset maximization and avoiding syllable-final consonants.