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Words with Root “tum-” in English (GB)
Browse English (GB) words sharing the root “tum-”, complete with pronunciations, syllable breakdowns, and linguistic insights.
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tum- Latin, from *tumeo* meaning "to swell, be arrogant" - core meaning of stubbornness.
contumaciousness
5 syllables16 letters
con·tu·ma·cious·ness
/kənˈtjuːməʃəsnəs/
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The word 'contumaciousness' is divided into five syllables: con-tu-ma-cious-ness. It features a Latin prefix 'con-', root 'tum-', and suffixes '-acious' and '-ness'. The primary stress falls on the third syllable. Syllabification follows the Maximal Onset Principle and morpheme boundaries, with a historical pronunciation exception for 'cious'.