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Words with Root “petition” in English (GB)
Browse English (GB) words sharing the root “petition”, complete with pronunciations, syllable breakdowns, and linguistic insights.
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petition Latin origin (*petitio*), meaning 'a formal written request'.
counterpetitions
5 syllables16 letters
coun·ter·pe·ti·tions
/ˌkaʊntəpɪˈtɪʃənz/
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The word 'counterpetitions' is divided into five syllables: coun-ter-pe-ti-tions. Stress falls on the third syllable ('ti-'). The syllabification follows standard English rules prioritizing onset maximization and vowel-based boundaries. The word consists of the prefix 'counter-', the root 'petition', and the plural suffix '-s'.