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

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

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imit- Latin *imitari* - to copy, mimic. Core meaning of copying.

counterimitation
6 syllables16 letters
coun·ter·im·i·ta·tion
/ˌkaʊntərɪmɪˈteɪʃən/
noun

The word 'counterimitation' is a six-syllable noun formed from the prefix 'counter-', root 'imit-', and suffix '-ation'. The primary stress is on the third syllable ('teɪ'), and the syllabification follows the Maximal Onset Principle.

nonimitativeness
6 syllables16 letters
non·im·i·ta·tive·ness
/ˌnɑnɪmɪˈteɪtɪvnəs/
noun

The word 'nonimitativeness' is divided into six syllables: non-im-i-ta-tive-ness. The primary stress falls on the fourth syllable ('ta'). It is a noun formed from the prefix 'non-', the root 'imit-', and the suffixes '-ative' and '-ness'. Syllabification follows standard English vowel and consonant rules, with consideration for affix boundaries.

overimitativeness
7 syllables17 letters
o·ver·i·mi·ta·tive·ness
/ˌoʊvərɪmɪˈteɪtɪvnəs/
noun

Overimitativeness is a complex noun formed with multiple morphemes. Syllabification follows standard English rules, dividing based on vowel-consonant patterns, with stress on the penultimate syllable. The word demonstrates typical English suffixation patterns.