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Words with Root “emphas-” in English (GB)

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

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emphas- Greek origin (*en-* 'in' + *phas-* 'to speak'). Lexical root.

hyperemphasizing
6 syllables16 letters
hy·per·em·pha·siz·ing
/ˌhaɪpərˈem.fə.saɪ.zɪŋ/
verb

The word 'hyperemphasizing' is a verb formed from the Greek prefix 'hyper-', the root 'emphas-', and the English suffix '-izing'. It is divided into six syllables: hy-per-em-pha-siz-ing, with primary stress on the third syllable ('pha'). The syllabification follows standard English vowel-consonant and consonant-vowel division rules.

underemphasizing
6 syllables16 letters
un·der·em·pha·siz·ing
/ˌʌndərˈem.fə.saɪ.zɪŋ/
verb

The word 'underemphasizing' is divided into six syllables: un-der-em-pha-siz-ing. The primary stress falls on the third syllable ('em'). The word is morphologically complex, consisting of the prefix 'under-', the root 'emphas-', and the suffix '-izing'. Syllable division follows standard English onset-rime rules, with considerations for open and closed syllables.