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Words with Root “emphas” in English (US)
Browse English (US) words sharing the root “emphas”, complete with pronunciations, syllable breakdowns, and linguistic insights.
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emphas Greek origin (emphainein - to show forth), core meaning of stressing or giving importance.
underemphasizing
6 syllables16 letters
un·der·em·pha·siz·ing
/ˌʌn.dɚ.ɛm.ˈfa.sɪ.zɪŋ/
verb
The word 'underemphasizing' is divided into six syllables: un-der-em-pha-siz-ing. The primary stress falls on the fourth syllable ('pha'). It consists of the prefix 'under-', the root 'emphas-', and the suffix '-izing'. Syllable division follows rules of onset maximization and vowel nucleus requirements.