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Words with Root “profylakse” in Norwegian
Browse Norwegian words sharing the root “profylakse”, complete with pronunciations, syllable breakdowns, and linguistic insights.
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profylakse Greek origin (prophylaxis), meaning 'prevention'
lapisprofylakse
5 syllables15 letters
la·pis·pro·fylak·se
/ˈlɑːpɪsˌprɔːfʏlɑksə/
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The Norwegian word 'lapisprofylakse' is a compound noun divided into five syllables: la-pis-pro-fylak-se. Stress falls on the penultimate syllable. Syllabification follows the principle of maximizing open syllables (CV structure) and treating consonant clusters as single onsets. The word is derived from Latin ('lapis') and Greek ('profylakse').