Words with Root “steins” in Norwegian

The word 'dryppsteinsgrotte' is a compound noun meaning 'stalactite cave'. It is divided into four syllables: drypp-steins-grot-te, with primary stress on 'steins'. The syllabification follows Norwegian rules of maximizing onsets and dividing after vowel-consonant sequences. Morphemically, it consists of 'drypp-' (drip), 'steins-' (stone), and 'grotte' (cave).