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Words with Root “cor-” in English (US)
Browse English (US) words sharing the root “cor-”, complete with pronunciations, syllable breakdowns, and linguistic insights.
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cor- Latin origin, from *cor* meaning 'heart'. Core meaning relating to affection or diminutives.
hypocoristically
7 syllables16 letters
hy·po·co·ris·ti·cal·ly
/ˌhaɪpəkɔːˈrɪstɪkli/
adverb
The word 'hypocoristically' is divided into seven syllables: hy-po-co-ris-ti-cal-ly. It's an adverb derived from Greek and Latin roots, with primary stress on the fourth syllable. Syllabification follows standard English vowel-consonant and consonant-vowel-consonant patterns, and the stress pattern is consistent with words ending in '-ically'.