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Words with Root “centen-” in English (US)
Browse English (US) words sharing the root “centen-”, complete with pronunciations, syllable breakdowns, and linguistic insights.
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centen- Latin origin, from 'centum' meaning 'hundred'. Relates to hundreds or a hundred years.
supracentenarian
7 syllables16 letters
su·pra·cen·te·na·ri·an
/ˌsuːprəˌsɛntəˈnɛəriən/
adjective/noun
The word 'supracentenarian' is divided into seven syllables: su-pra-cen-te-na-ri-an. It's derived from Latin roots and features primary stress on the penultimate syllable. Syllabification follows standard English rules of onset-rime division and root preservation.