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

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

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irrit- Latin origin (*irritare* - to provoke), core meaning relating to inflammation

counterirritation
6 syllables17 letters
coun·ter·ir·ri·ta·tion
/ˌkaʊntərɪrɪˈteɪʃən/
noun

The word 'counterirritation' is a noun of Latin and French origin, divided into six syllables with primary stress on the third syllable. It follows standard English syllable division rules based on vowel-following consonants and onset maximization. The interfix '-er-' is treated as part of the preceding syllable. The word's structure is similar to other English words with prefixes and suffixes.

hyperirritability
8 syllables17 letters
hy·per·ir·ri·ta·bil·i·ty
/ˌhaɪpərɪrɪtəˈbɪlɪti/
noun

The word 'hyperirritability' is syllabified as hy-per-ir-ri-ta-bil-i-ty, with primary stress on 'bil'. It comprises the Greek prefix 'hyper-', the Latin root 'irrit-', and the Latin suffix '-ability'. Syllable division follows standard English vowel and CVC rules.

superirritability
8 syllables17 letters
su·per·ir·rit·a·bil·i·ty
/ˌsuːpəˌɪrɪtəˈbɪlɪti/
noun

Superirritability is a six-syllable noun with stress on the fourth syllable. It's formed from the prefix 'super-', root 'irrit-', and suffix '-ability'. Syllabification follows standard English rules, with vowel reduction in unstressed syllables.