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Words with Root “petit-” in English (GB)
Browse English (GB) words sharing the root “petit-”, complete with pronunciations, syllable breakdowns, and linguistic insights.
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petit- Latin origin, meaning 'seek, ask for'. Bound morpheme.
repetitiousnesses
6 syllables17 letters
re·pe·ti·tious·nes·ses
/rɪˌpɛtɪˈʃəs.nɪs.ɪz/
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The word 'repetitiousnesses' is divided into six syllables: re-pe-ti-tious-nes-ses. Stress falls on the fourth syllable ('tious'). It's a noun formed from a Latin root with multiple English and Latin suffixes. Syllable division follows standard English rules prioritizing maximizing onsets and avoiding stranded consonants.