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Words with Root “cali-” in English (US)
Browse English (US) words sharing the root “cali-”, complete with pronunciations, syllable breakdowns, and linguistic insights.
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cali- Debated origin, possibly from Latin *callidus* meaning 'skillful'
supercalifragilisticexpialidocious
14 syllables34 letters
su·per·ca·li·fra·gil·is·tic·ex·pi·a·li·do·cious
/ˌsuːpərˌkæliˌfrædʒɪˈlɪstɪkˌɛkspiˌeɪliˈdoʊʃəs/
adjective
Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious is a complex, nonce word divided into 14 syllables based on onset-rime structure and vowel sounds. It features a Latin-derived prefix and root, combined with playful suffixes. Primary stress falls on '-cali-'. Its unique construction and pronunciation present several linguistic exceptions.