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Words with Root “de-comp” in English (GB)
Browse English (GB) words sharing the root “de-comp”, complete with pronunciations, syllable breakdowns, and linguistic insights.
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de-comp Latin origin, 'de' meaning 'down, away from' and 'comp' from 'componere' meaning 'to put together', indicating breakdown.
autodecomposition
7 syllables17 letters
au·to·de·com·po·si·tion
/ˌɔːtəˌdiːkɒmpəˈzɪʃən/
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Autodecomposition is a 7-syllable noun with primary stress on the fifth syllable ('po'). It's formed from the Greek prefix 'auto-', the Latin root 'de-comp-', and the suffix '-tion'. Syllabification follows standard English rules based on vowel-consonant and consonant-vowel patterns, with consideration for morpheme boundaries.