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Words with Root “apposite” in English (US)
Browse English (US) words sharing the root “apposite”, complete with pronunciations, syllable breakdowns, and linguistic insights.
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apposite Latin *appositus*, meaning 'suitable, appropriate'.
inappositenesses
7 syllables16 letters
in·ap·po·si·te·ness·es
/ɪnˌæpəˈsɪtnəsɪz/
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The word 'inappositenesses' is divided into seven syllables: in-ap-po-si-te-ness-es. It consists of the prefix 'in-', the root 'apposite', and the suffixes '-ness' and '-es'. Primary stress falls on the fifth syllable ('te'). Syllable division follows rules maximizing onsets and avoiding stranded consonants.