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Words with Root “defeas” in English (US)

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

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defeas Latin origin, from *defendere* (to defend)

nondefeasibility
7 syllables16 letters
non·de·fea·si·bil·i·ty
/ˌnɑn.di.fiːz.əˈbɪl.ɪ.ti/
noun

The word 'nondefeasibility' is divided into seven syllables: non-de-fea-si-bil-i-ty. It consists of the prefix 'non-', the root 'defeas-', and the suffix '-ibility'. Primary stress falls on the fourth syllable ('si'). Syllabification follows standard English rules based on vowel-consonant patterns.

nondefeasibleness
6 syllables17 letters
non·de·fea·si·ble·ness
/ˌnɑn.di.fiːz.ə.bl̩.nəs/
noun

The word 'nondefeasibleness' is a six-syllable noun with primary stress on the fourth syllable. It's formed from a Latin prefix, root, and multiple suffixes. Syllable division follows rules of onset maximization and vowel nucleus requirements. Its complexity can lead to pronunciation variations.