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

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crim- Latin *crimen* meaning 'crime', core meaning related to crime

decriminalization
7 syllables17 letters
de·crim·in·a·li·za·tion
/ˌdiːˌkrɪmɪnəlaɪˈzeɪʃən/
noun

The word 'decriminalization' is divided into seven syllables: de-crim-in-a-li-za-tion. The primary stress falls on the second syllable ('crim'). It's a noun formed from Latin roots and suffixes, meaning the removal of criminal penalties. Syllabification follows standard English vowel and consonant rules.

discriminability
7 syllables16 letters
dis·cri·mi·na·bi·li·ty
/dɪˌskrɪmɪˈnæbɪlɪti/
noun

The word 'discriminability' is divided into seven syllables: dis-cri-mi-na-bi-li-ty. The primary stress falls on the third syllable ('na'). The word is formed from a Latin prefix, root, and English suffixes. Syllable division follows the vowel break rule, with consonant clusters remaining intact.

discriminateness
6 syllables16 letters
dis·cri·mi·na·te·ness
/dɪˈskrɪmɪneɪtnəs/
noun

The word 'discriminateness' is divided into six syllables: dis-cri-mi-na-te-ness. The primary stress falls on the third syllable ('mi'). The word is morphologically complex, consisting of the prefix 'dis-', root 'crim-', and suffixes '-inate' and '-ness'. Syllabification follows standard English rules based on vowel and consonant endings.

discriminatingly
6 syllables16 letters
dis·crim·in·a·ting·ly
/dɪˈskrɪmɪneɪtɪŋli/
adverb

The word 'discriminatingly' is divided into six syllables: dis-crim-in-a-ting-ly. The primary stress falls on the 'crim' syllable. The word is formed from a Latin root ('crim') with English and Latin affixes. Syllable division follows the open/closed syllable rule and vowel-consonant patterns.

discriminational
6 syllables16 letters
dis·crim·i·na·tion·al
/dɪˌskrɪmɪˈneɪʃənəl/
adjective

The word 'discriminational' is divided into six syllables: dis-crim-i-na-tion-al. The primary stress falls on the final syllable. The syllabification follows standard English rules based on vowel peaks and syllable closure. It is morphologically complex, built from a prefix, root, and multiple suffixes.

discriminatively
6 syllables16 letters
dis·crim·i·na·tive·ly
[dɪsˌkrɪmɪˈneɪtɪvli]
Adverb

The word 'discriminatively' is an adverb syllabified into dis-crim-i-na-tive-ly, with stress on the fourth syllable (na-). It's derived from the root 'crim-' with prefixes and suffixes indicating negation and manner.

discriminativeness
6 syllables18 letters
dis·crim·i·na·tive·ness
/dɪˈskrɪmɪneɪtɪvnəs/
noun

The word 'discriminativeness' is syllabified as dis-crim-i-na-tive-ness, with primary stress on the fourth syllable ('na'). It's a noun formed from a Latin root with multiple suffixes, exhibiting typical English syllabification rules prioritizing vowel-following division and onset maximization.

discriminatorily
7 syllables16 letters
dis·crim·i·na·tor·i·ly
[dɪsˌkrɪmɪˈneɪtərɪli]
adverb

The word 'discriminatorily' is an adverb formed from the adjective 'discriminatory', meaning 'in a prejudiced manner'. It is divided into syllables following general English syllabification rules, with stress on the fifth syllable ('tor-').

nonincriminating
6 syllables16 letters
non·in·crim·i·nat·ing
/ˌnɑnɪnˈkrɪmɪneɪtɪŋ/
adjective

The word 'nonincriminating' is divided into six syllables: non-in-crim-i-nat-ing. It consists of the prefix 'non-', the root 'crim-', and the suffix '-inating'. Primary stress falls on the fourth syllable ('nat'). Syllabification follows standard English onset-rime division and vowel sound rules.

nonincrimination
6 syllables16 letters
non·in·cri·mi·na·tion
/ˌnɑnɪnˌkrɪmɪˈneɪʃən/
noun

The word 'nonincrimination' is divided into six syllables: non-in-cri-mi-na-tion. It consists of the prefix 'non-', the root 'crim-', and the suffixes '-in-' and '-ation'. Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('na'). Syllabification follows standard English onset-rime division rules, considering consonant clusters and vowel sounds.

nonincriminatory
7 syllables16 letters
non·in·crim·i·na·to·ry
/ˌnɑnɪnˌkrɪmɪˈneɪtɔri/
adjective

The word 'nonincriminatory' is divided into seven syllables: non-in-crim-i-na-to-ry. It's an adjective formed from a prefix ('non-'), a root ('crim-'), and multiple suffixes ('-in-a-to-ry'). Primary stress falls on the fifth syllable ('na'). Syllabification follows standard English rules based on vowel sounds and affix boundaries.