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Words with Root “contra-” in English (GB)
Browse English (GB) words sharing the root “contra-”, complete with pronunciations, syllable breakdowns, and linguistic insights.
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contra- Latin, meaning 'against'
cubicontravariant
7 syllables17 letters
cu·bi·con·tra·va·ri·ant
/ˌkjuːbɪkɒn.træˈveɪriənt/
adjective
The word 'cubicontravariant' is a complex adjective of Latin origin. It is syllabified as cu-bi-con-tra-va-ri-ant, with primary stress on the penultimate syllable. Syllable division follows standard onset-rime principles, though the 'ntr' cluster is notable.