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Words with Root “contempl” in English (US)
Browse English (US) words sharing the root “contempl”, complete with pronunciations, syllable breakdowns, and linguistic insights.
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contempl Latin origin (*contemplare*), meaning 'to observe, consider', core semantic component.
precontemplation
5 syllables16 letters
pre·con·tem·pla·tion
/ˌpriːkɑːnˈtɛmpləˌʃeɪʃən/
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The word 'precontemplation' is divided into five syllables: pre-con-tem-pla-tion. It consists of the prefix 'pre-', the root 'contempl', and the suffix '-ation'. Primary stress falls on the third syllable ('pla'). Syllabification follows standard English rules regarding vowel-consonant sequences and suffix boundaries.