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Words with Root “sokkel” in Norwegian
Browse Norwegian words sharing the root “sokkel”, complete with pronunciations, syllable breakdowns, and linguistic insights.
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sokkel From Old Norse 'sokill' meaning 'sill, base, foundation'. Refers to the underwater landmass.
kontinentalsokkel
6 syllables17 letters
kon·ti·nen·tals·ok·kel
/kɔntɪnɛnˈtalsɔkːəl/
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The word 'kontinentalsokkel' is a compound noun meaning 'continental shelf'. It is syllabified as kon-ti-nen-tals-ok-kel, with primary stress on the first syllable ('kon'). The syllabification follows Norwegian rules of onset maximization and vowel break, treating the compound as a combination of smaller units.