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Words with Root “capsul-” in English (US)

Browse English (US) words sharing the root “capsul-”, complete with pronunciations, syllable breakdowns, and linguistic insights.

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capsul- Latin origin (capsula), meaning 'box'. Forms the core meaning of enclosure.

microencapsulate
6 syllables16 letters
mi·cro·en·cap·su·late
/ˌmaɪkroʊɛnˈkæpsjuleɪt/
verb

The word 'microencapsulate' is divided into six syllables: mi-cro-en-cap-su-late. It consists of the prefix 'micro-', the root 'capsul-', and the suffix '-ate'. Primary stress falls on the fourth syllable. Syllabification follows standard English rules based on vowel-consonant patterns and consonant clusters.

microencapsulation
7 syllables18 letters
mi·cro·en·cap·su·la·tion
/ˌmaɪkroʊɛnˌkæpsjʊˈleɪʃən/
noun

Microencapsulation is a seven-syllable noun with primary stress on the penultimate syllable. It's formed from the Greek prefix 'micro-', the Latin root 'capsul-', and the Latin suffix '-ation'. Syllabification follows standard English vowel-C-V and CVC rules, with the /psj/ cluster being a minor phonetic consideration.