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Words with Root “-chant-” in English (US)
Browse English (US) words sharing the root “-chant-”, complete with pronunciations, syllable breakdowns, and linguistic insights.
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-chant- From Old French *marchand*, meaning 'merchant'. Relates to the act of trading.
merchantableness
5 syllables16 letters
mer·chant·a·ble·ness
/mɜːr.tʃən.təb.lə.nəs/
noun
The word 'merchantableness' is divided into five syllables: mer-chant-a-ble-ness. It's a noun formed from the root 'merchant' with suffixes '-able' and '-ness'. Primary stress falls on the fourth syllable ('ble'). Syllable division follows vowel nucleus and consonant cluster rules.