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Words with Root “hypo-” in English (US)
Browse English (US) words sharing the root “hypo-”, complete with pronunciations, syllable breakdowns, and linguistic insights.
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hypo- Greek origin, meaning 'under' or 'beneath', forming compounds.
counterhypothesis
6 syllables17 letters
coun·ter·hy·poth·e·sis
/ˈkaʊntərhaɪˈpɒθɪsɪs/
noun
The word 'counterhypothesis' is divided into six syllables: coun-ter-hy-poth-e-sis. It consists of the prefix 'counter-', the root 'hypo-', and the suffix '-thesis'. Primary stress falls on the third syllable ('hy'). Syllabification follows standard English rules of onset maximization and vowel nucleus requirements.