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Words with Root “corrig-” in English (US)

Browse English (US) words sharing the root “corrig-”, complete with pronunciations, syllable breakdowns, and linguistic insights.

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corrig- Latin origin, meaning 'to correct'

incorrigibilities
7 syllables17 letters
in·cor·ri·gi·bi·li·ties
/ɪnˌkɒrɪdʒɪˈbɪlɪtiz/
noun

The word 'incorrigibilities' is divided into seven syllables: in-cor-ri-gi-bi-li-ties. It features a Latin-derived root and suffixes, with primary stress on the penultimate syllable. Syllable division follows onset-rime principles, maximizing onsets. The word functions as a plural noun denoting uncorrectable qualities.

incorrigibleness
6 syllables16 letters
in·cor·ri·gi·ble·ness
/ɪnˌkɒrɪˈdʒɪbl̩nəs/
noun

The word 'incorrigibleness' is divided into six syllables: in-cor-ri-gi-ble-ness. The primary stress falls on the fourth syllable. It's a noun formed from a Latin root with multiple suffixes, exhibiting a common English suffixation pattern. Syllable division follows standard onset-rime rules, with a potential ambiguity regarding the syllabic consonant in 'ble'.