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Words with Root “dilapid-” in English (GB)
Browse English (GB) words sharing the root “dilapid-”, complete with pronunciations, syllable breakdowns, and linguistic insights.
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dilapid- Latin origin (*dilapidare*), meaning 'to squander, waste, ruin', core meaning of decay.
semidilapidation
7 syllables16 letters
se·mi·di·la·pi·da·tion
/ˌsemiːdɪləˈpɪdeɪʃən/
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The word 'semidilapidation' is divided into seven syllables: se-mi-di-la-pi-da-tion. It consists of the prefix 'semi-', the root 'dilapid-', and the suffix '-ation'. Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable. Syllabification follows standard English rules of vowel-C and consonant-C, maximizing onsets where necessary.