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Words with Root “metro-politan” in English (GB)
Browse English (GB) words sharing the root “metro-politan”, complete with pronunciations, syllable breakdowns, and linguistic insights.
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metro-politan Combination of Greek 'metro-' (measure) and Latin 'politanus' (city-dweller).
supermetropolitan
7 syllables17 letters
su·per·me·tro·pol·i·tan
/ˌsuːpəˌmetrəˈpɒlɪtən/
adjective
The word 'supermetropolitan' is divided into seven syllables: su-per-me-tro-pol-i-tan. Stress falls on the fifth syllable ('pol'). It's morphologically composed of the prefix 'super-', and the root 'metro-politan'. Syllable division follows the principles of maximizing onsets and avoiding stranded consonants, typical for English. It functions primarily as an adjective describing a very large and influential city.