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Words with Root “sure” in English (GB)
Browse English (GB) words sharing the root “sure”, complete with pronunciations, syllable breakdowns, and linguistic insights.
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sure Old French/Latin origin, meaning 'safe', core meaning of certainty
counterassurance
5 syllables16 letters
coun·ter·as·su·rance
/ˌkaʊntərəˈʃʊərəns/
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The word 'counterassurance' is divided into five syllables: coun-ter-as-su-rance. The primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable. Syllabification follows onset maximization and vowel cluster permissibility rules. The word is morphologically complex, consisting of a French-derived prefix, a Latin-derived root, and a Latin-derived suffix. It functions as a noun meaning a reassurance offered in response to a concern.