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Words with Root “captious” in English (GB)
Browse English (GB) words sharing the root “captious”, complete with pronunciations, syllable breakdowns, and linguistic insights.
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captious Latin origin (capere - to take), relating to finding fault.
overcaptiousness
6 syllables16 letters
o·ver·cap·ti·ous·ness
/ˌoʊvəˈkæpʃəsnəs/
noun
The word 'overcaptiousness' is divided into five syllables: o-ver-cap-ti-ous-ness. Primary stress falls on 'cap'. It's a noun formed from the prefix 'over-', the root 'captious', and the suffix '-ness'. Syllable division follows standard English rules prioritizing onsets and avoiding stranded consonants.