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Words with Root “contrite” in English (US)
Browse English (US) words sharing the root “contrite”, complete with pronunciations, syllable breakdowns, and linguistic insights.
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contrite Latin origin, meaning remorseful.
overcontriteness
5 syllables16 letters
o·ver·con·tri·teness
/ˌoʊvərkɒnˈtraɪtnəs/
noun
Overcontriteness is a five-syllable noun (o-ver-con-tri-teness) meaning excessive remorse. It's formed from the prefix 'over-', root 'contrite', and suffix '-ness'. Stress falls on the fourth syllable ('tri'). Syllabification follows standard English vowel-based rules.