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Words with Root “contempt” in English (GB)

Browse English (GB) words sharing the root “contempt”, complete with pronunciations, syllable breakdowns, and linguistic insights.

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contempt Latin origin, meaning 'despise'.

noncontemptibility
7 syllables18 letters
non·con·temp·i·bil·i·ty
/ˌnɒn.kənˈtɛmptɪˈbɪlɪti/
noun

The word 'noncontemptibility' is divided into seven syllables: non-con-temp-i-bil-i-ty. The primary stress falls on 'temp'. It's a noun formed from the prefix 'non-', the root 'contempt', and the suffix '-ibility'. Syllabification follows standard English rules prioritizing onsets and vowel peaks.

noncontemptibleness
6 syllables19 letters
non·con·temp·i·ble·ness
/ˌnɒn.kənˈtɛmptɪ.bl̩.nəs/
noun

The word 'noncontemptibleness' is divided into six syllables: non-con-temp-i-ble-ness. The primary stress falls on 'temp'. It's a noun formed from the prefix 'non-', the root 'contempt', and the suffixes '-ible' and '-ness'. Syllable division follows rules of onset maximization and avoiding stranded consonants, with a syllabic /l/ in the 'ble' syllable.

noncontemptuously
5 syllables17 letters
non·con·temp·tuous·ly
/ˌnɒn.kənˈtɛm.ptʃʊəs.li/
adverb

The word 'noncontemptuously' is divided into five syllables: non-con-temp-tuous-ly. It consists of the prefix 'non-', the root 'contempt', and the suffixes '-uous' and '-ly'. Primary stress falls on the fourth syllable ('tuous'). Syllabification follows the vowel nucleus rule and maintains common consonant clusters.

noncontemptuousness
6 syllables19 letters
non·con·temp·tu·ous·ness
/ˌnɒn.kənˈtɛmp.tʃuː.əs.nəs/
noun

The word 'noncontemptuousness' is divided into six syllables: non-con-temp-tu-ous-ness. Primary stress falls on 'temp'. It's a noun formed from the prefix 'non-', root 'contempt', and suffix '-uousness'. Syllable division follows onset maximization, vowel-based division, and suffix separation rules.

uncontemptibility
7 syllables17 letters
un·con·temp·i·bil·i·ty
/ʌn.kənˈtɛmptɪˈbɪlɪti/
noun

The word 'uncontemptibility' is divided into seven syllables: un-con-temp-i-bil-i-ty. The primary stress falls on 'temp'. The word is morphologically complex, consisting of the prefix 'un-', the root 'contempt', and the suffix '-ibility'. Syllabification follows standard English rules, prioritizing onset maximization and vowel peak principles.

uncontemptibleness
6 syllables18 letters
un·con·temp·ti·ble·ness
/ʌn.kɒnˈtɛm.ptɪ.bl̩.nəs/
noun

The word 'uncontemptibleness' is divided into six syllables: un-con-temp-ti-ble-ness. The primary stress falls on 'temp'. It's a noun formed from the Latin root 'contempt' with English prefixes and suffixes. Syllable division follows rules of onset maximization and avoiding stranded consonants, with a syllabic /l/ in the 'ble' syllable.

uncontemptuously
6 syllables16 letters
un·con·tempt·u·ous·ly
/ʌn.kɒnˈtɛm.ptʃʊəs.li/
adverb

The word 'uncontemptuously' is divided into six syllables: un-con-tempt-u-ous-ly. It consists of the prefix 'un-', the root 'contempt', and the suffix '-uously'. The primary stress falls on the fourth syllable ('u'). Syllabification follows standard GB English rules based on vowel/consonant endings.