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Words with Suffix “-sspråk” in Norwegian

Browse Norwegian words ending with the suffix “-sspråk”, complete with pronunciations, syllable breakdowns, and linguistic insights.

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-sspråk Old Norse 'språk' - meaning language. 'ss-' is geminated due to compounding.

minoritetsspråk
5 syllables15 letters
mi·no·ri·te·tsspråk
/mɪnɔˈrɪtɛtsˌsprɔːk/
noun

The word 'minoritetsspråk' is syllabified into mi-no-ri-te-tsspråk, following Norwegian's preference for open syllables and accommodating gemination in the compound. Stress falls on the first syllable ('mi'). It's a compound noun meaning 'minority language'.

rennesteinsspråk
4 syllables16 letters
ren·ne·stein·sspråk
/ˈrɛnːəˌstæɪnːsprɔːk/
noun

The word 'rennesteinsspråk' is a Norwegian compound noun meaning 'gutter cleaner's jargon'. It is divided into four syllables: ren-ne-stein-sspråk, with primary stress on 'stein'. The syllabification follows Norwegian rules prioritizing maximizing onsets and requiring a vowel nucleus in each syllable. The morphemic breakdown reveals a root relating to gutters and stones, combined with the suffix 'språk' meaning language.