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Words with Root “espionage” in English (GB)
Browse English (GB) words sharing the root “espionage”, complete with pronunciations, syllable breakdowns, and linguistic insights.
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espionage French origin, from 'espier' meaning 'to spy'. Forms the core meaning of the word.
counterespionage
6 syllables16 letters
coun·ter·es·pi·o·nage
/ˌkaʊntərɪˈspɪɒnɑːʒ/
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The word 'counterespionage' is divided into six syllables: coun-ter-es-pi-o-nage. It consists of the prefix 'counter-', the root 'espionage', and no suffix. Primary stress falls on the fifth syllable. Syllabification follows rules of onset maximization and vowel-following consonant boundaries.