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Words with Root “tumel-” in English (GB)
Browse English (GB) words sharing the root “tumel-”, complete with pronunciations, syllable breakdowns, and linguistic insights.
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tumel- Latin, from *tumere* "to swell, be swollen". Relates to arrogance or swelling with pride.
contumeliousness
6 syllables16 letters
con·tu·me·li·ous·ness
/kɒnˈtjuːməliəsnəs/
noun
The word 'contumeliousness' is a six-syllable noun of Latin origin, characterized by a complex morphemic structure and a primary stress on the third syllable. Syllabification follows standard English phonotactic constraints and the Maximal Onset Principle.