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Words with Root “merit” in English (GB)

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

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merit Latin *meritus* - to deserve

meritoriousnesses
9 syllables17 letters
mer·i·to·ri·o·ri·ous·ness·es
/ˌmɛrɪtɔːˈriːəsnəsɪz/
noun

The word 'meritoriousnesses' is divided into nine syllables, with primary stress on the fourth syllable ('ri'). It is a noun of Latinate origin, formed from the root 'merit' and multiple suffixes denoting quality, fullness, state, and plurality. Syllabification follows standard English rules prioritizing vowel sounds and consonant clusters.

unmeritoriousness
7 syllables17 letters
un·mer·i·tor·i·ous·ness
/ʌnˌmɛrɪˈtɔːriəs.nəs/
noun

The word 'unmeritoriousness' is divided into seven syllables: un-mer-i-tor-i-ous-ness. The primary stress falls on the fourth syllable ('tor'). The word is morphologically complex, built from a prefix, root, and multiple suffixes. Syllable division follows standard English rules based on vowel sounds and consonant clusters.