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Words with Root “slokn-” in Norwegian
Browse Norwegian words sharing the root “slokn-”, complete with pronunciations, syllable breakdowns, and linguistic insights.
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slokn- From verb 'slokke' (to extinguish), Old Norse origin
slokningsarbeid
4 syllables15 letters
slo·knings·ar·beid
/ˈslɔknɪŋsˌɑrbɛi̯d/
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The word 'slokningsarbeid' is a compound noun divided into four syllables: slo-knings-ar-beid. Stress falls on the penultimate syllable. The division follows the principles of maximizing onsets and forming syllables around vowels. The word is morphologically composed of a verb root, a verbal noun suffix, and the root 'arbeid' meaning 'work'.