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Words with Root “clock” in English (GB)
Browse English (GB) words sharing the root “clock”, complete with pronunciations, syllable breakdowns, and linguistic insights.
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clock Old English *clocca*, from Latin *clocca* meaning 'bell'. Denotes time.
counterclockwise
4 syllables16 letters
coun·ter·clock·wise
/ˌkaʊntəˈklɒkwaɪz/
adverbadjective
The word 'counterclockwise' is divided into four syllables: coun-ter-clock-wise. It consists of the prefix 'counter-', the root 'clock', and the suffix '-wise'. The primary stress falls on the third syllable ('clock'). Syllabification follows standard vowel-consonant division rules and considers the word's morphemic structure.