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Words with Root “bergast-” in English (US)
Browse English (US) words sharing the root “bergast-”, complete with pronunciations, syllable breakdowns, and linguistic insights.
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bergast- Origin: Old Norse 'berga' (to save, help) + 'gastr' (terror, fright). Core meaning of frightening or shocking.
flabbergastingly
5 syllables16 letters
flab·ber·gas·ting·ly
/ˈflæbərˌɡæstɪŋli/
adverb
The word 'flabbergastingly' is divided into five syllables: flab-ber-gas-ting-ly. It's an adverb formed from the verb 'flabbergast' with the addition of the adverbial suffix '-ingly'. Primary stress falls on the fourth syllable ('gas'). Syllabification follows the principles of maximizing onsets and grouping consonants around vowels.