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Words with Root “marihand” in Norwegian
Browse Norwegian words sharing the root “marihand”, complete with pronunciations, syllable breakdowns, and linguistic insights.
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marihand Compound of 'mari' (folk etymology) and 'hand' (shape).
marihandfamilie
6 syllables15 letters
ma·ri·hand·fa·mi·lie
/maˈriːhanˌfamilːɪe/
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The Norwegian word 'marihandfamilie' (orchid family) is divided into six syllables: ma-ri-hand-fa-mi-lie. Stress falls on the first syllable. The word is a compound noun with Germanic and Latin roots. Syllable division follows the principles of maximizing onsets and vowel-following consonants.