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Words with Root “explain” in English (GB)

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

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explain Latin origin (explanare), core meaning

counterexplanation
6 syllables18 letters
coun·ter·ex·pla·na·tion
/ˌkaʊntəˌekspləˈneɪʃən/
noun

The word 'counterexplanation' is divided into six syllables: coun-ter-ex-pla-na-tion. It consists of the prefix 'counter-', the root 'explain', and the suffix '-ation'. Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable. Syllable division follows rules of onset maximization and vowel-final syllable preference, respecting morphological boundaries.

unexplainableness
6 syllables17 letters
un·ex·plain·a·ble·ness
/ʌnɪkˈspleɪnəblnəs/
noun

The word 'unexplainableness' is divided into six syllables: un-ex-plain-a-ble-ness, with primary stress on the third syllable ('plain'). It's formed from the prefix 'un-', the root 'explain', and the suffixes '-able' and '-ness'. Syllabification follows standard English rules based on vowel nuclei and consonant clusters.