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Words with Root “clock” in English (US)
Browse English (US) words sharing the root “clock”, complete with pronunciations, syllable breakdowns, and linguistic insights.
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clock Old English, meaning "bell" then "time-keeping device", functions as the base denoting direction.
counterclockwise
4 syllables16 letters
coun·ter·clock·wise
/ˌkaʊntərˈklɒkwaɪz/
adverb
The word 'counterclockwise' is divided into four syllables: coun-ter-clock-wise. It features a prefix 'counter-', a root 'clock', and a suffix '-wise'. Primary stress falls on 'clock', with secondary stress on 'coun'. Syllabification follows VCV and CVC patterns, applying the Maximal Onset Principle.