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Words with Root “-ment-” in English (GB)
Browse English (GB) words sharing the root “-ment-”, complete with pronunciations, syllable breakdowns, and linguistic insights.
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-ment- Latin origin, from *mentum* 'result of an action'. Forms a noun from a verb.
sedimentologically
8 syllables18 letters
se·di·men·to·lo·gi·cal·ly
/ˌsɛdɪmənˈtɒlədʒɪkli/
adverb
The word 'sedimentologically' is divided into eight syllables: se-di-men-to-lo-gi-cal-ly. The primary stress falls on the fifth syllable ('lo-'). It's an adverb derived from Latin and Greek roots, meaning 'relating to the study of sediments'. Syllable division follows standard English rules based on vowel sounds and consonant clusters, with a notable exception in the pronunciation of 'g' as /dʒ/.