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Words with Root “obtain” in English (GB)
Browse English (GB) words sharing the root “obtain”, complete with pronunciations, syllable breakdowns, and linguistic insights.
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obtain Latin obtinere - to hold towards, to get
unobtainableness
6 syllables16 letters
un·ob·tain·a·ble·ness
/ʌnəˈteɪnəblnəs/
noun
“Unobtainableness” is a six-syllable noun with primary stress on the third syllable (/ʌnəˈteɪnəblnəs/). It's formed from the prefix “un-”, the root “obtain”, and the suffixes “-able” and “-ness”. Syllabification follows standard English rules, prioritizing vowel sounds and breaking consonant clusters around vowels.