Words with Root “kvel” in Norwegian

The word 'kvelningsforsøk' is a compound noun divided into four syllables: kvel-nings-for-søk. Stress falls on the penultimate syllable. The morphemic breakdown reveals a root 'kvel' (suffocate), a suffix 'nings' (process), and a prefix 'for' (attempt) combined with the root 'søk' (attempt). Syllable division follows the principle of maximizing onsets and respecting permissible coda structures.