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Words with Root “rect” in English (GB)
Browse English (GB) words sharing the root “rect”, complete with pronunciations, syllable breakdowns, and linguistic insights.
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rect Latin *regere* 'to rule, guide, direct'
directexamination
7 syllables17 letters
di·rect·ex·am·i·na·tion
/ˌdaɪrɛkt ɪɡzæmɪˈneɪʃən/
Noun
The word 'directexamination' is syllabified as di-rect-ex-am-i-na-tion, with primary stress on 'rect' and secondary stress on 'am'. It's a compound noun derived from Latin roots and English suffixes, following standard English syllabification rules.