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Words with Root “kvikksølv” in Norwegian
Browse Norwegian words sharing the root “kvikksølv”, complete with pronunciations, syllable breakdowns, and linguistic insights.
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kvikksølv Compound root: kvikk (quick) + sølv (silver). Historically related to mercury's properties.
kvikksølvutslipp
5 syllables16 letters
kvikk·sølv·ut·slip·p
/ˈkvɪksœlvʊtsliːp/
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The word *kvikksølvutslipp* is a compound noun meaning 'mercury release'. It is divided into five syllables: kvikk-sølv-ut-slip-p, with primary stress on the first syllable. The syllabification follows the sonority sequencing principle and standard Norwegian stress patterns. It consists of a prefix 'ut', a root 'kvikksølv' (quick silver), and a suffix 'slipp' (release).