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Words with Prefix “scan-” in English (US)
Browse English (US) words starting with the prefix “scan-”, complete with pronunciations, syllable breakdowns, and linguistic insights.
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scan- Old Norse origin, combining form indicating negative action.
scandalmongering
5 syllables16 letters
scan·dal·mon·ger·ing
/skændəlˈmɒŋɡərɪŋ/
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The word 'scandalmongering' is divided into five syllables: scan-dal-mon-ger-ing. The primary stress falls on the fourth syllable ('ger'). It's morphologically complex, composed of a prefix, root, and two suffixes. The syllabification follows onset maximization and vowel nucleus rules.