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Words with Prefix “mer--” in English (US)
Browse English (US) words starting with the prefix “mer--”, complete with pronunciations, syllable breakdowns, and linguistic insights.
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mer-- Latin *merx* (wares, merchandise), originally denoting trade, now superficiality.
meretriciousness
5 syllables16 letters
mer·i·tri·cious·ness
/ˌmɛrɪˈtrɪʃəsnəs/
noun
The word 'meretriciousness' is divided into five syllables: mer-i-tri-cious-ness. It features a Latin-derived root and suffixes, with primary stress on the third syllable. Syllabification follows standard English vowel-consonant division rules, accounting for consonant clusters and digraphs.