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Words with Root “dic-” in English (US)
Browse English (US) words sharing the root “dic-”, complete with pronunciations, syllable breakdowns, and linguistic insights.
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dic- Latin *dicere* 'to say', related to the idea of something laughable.
ridiculousnesses
6 syllables16 letters
ri·di·cu·lous·nes·ses
/rɪˈdɪk.jʊ.ləs.nɪs.ɪz/
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The word 'ridiculousnesses' is divided into six syllables: ri-di-cu-lous-nes-ses. It's a noun formed from a Latin root with multiple English suffixes. Primary stress falls on the fourth syllable ('lous'). Syllable division follows vowel and suffix rules.