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

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

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legitimat- Latin origin, from 'legitimus' meaning 'lawful'.

illegitimatising
7 syllables16 letters
il·le·gi·ti·ma·tis·ing
/ɪl.ɛdʒɪˈtɪ.mə.taɪ.zɪŋ/
verb

The word 'illegitimatising' is divided into seven syllables: il-le-gi-ti-ma-tis-ing. The primary stress falls on the fourth syllable ('ti'). It's a verb formed from the Latin root 'legitimat-' with the negative prefix 'il-' and the suffixes '-ise' and '-ing'. Syllable division follows standard English rules prioritizing onsets and vowel sounds.

illegitimatizing
7 syllables16 letters
il·le·gi·ti·ma·tiz·ing
/ɪlɪˈdʒɪtɪmeɪzɪŋ/
verb

The word 'illegitimatizing' is divided into seven syllables: il-le-gi-ti-ma-tiz-ing. The primary stress falls on the fourth syllable ('ti'). It's formed from the prefix 'il-', the root 'legitimat-', and the suffix '-izing'. Syllabification follows the onset-rime principle and vowel-centric rules.