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

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

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irrit- Latin origin (*irritare*), core meaning of causing discomfort

counterirritation
6 syllables17 letters
coun·ter·ir·ri·ta·tion
/ˈkaʊntərˌɪrɪˈteɪʃən/
noun

The word 'counterirritation' is a six-syllable noun with primary stress on the third syllable. It's formed from a French prefix, a Latin root, and a Latin suffix. Syllable division follows standard English rules based on onset-rhyme structure and CVC patterns, with the exception of the /ʃən/ pronunciation of 'tion'.

hyperirritability
8 syllables17 letters
hy·per·ir·ri·ta·bil·i·ty
/ˌhaɪpərɪrɪtəˈbɪləti/
noun

The word 'hyperirritability' is divided into eight syllables: hy-per-ir-ri-ta-bil-i-ty. It consists of the prefix 'hyper-', the root 'irrit-', and the suffix '-ability'. The primary stress falls on the fifth syllable ('ta'). Syllabification follows standard English rules based on vowel-consonant patterns and morphemic boundaries.

nonirritableness
6 syllables16 letters
non·ir·rit·a·ble·ness
/ˌnɑnɪrɪˈteɪbl̩nəs/
noun

Nonirritableness is a six-syllable noun with stress on the fourth syllable. It's formed from 'non-', 'irrit-', '-able', and '-ness'. Syllabification follows standard English rules, prioritizing vowel-consonant divisions and consonant clusters.

superirritability
8 syllables17 letters
su·per·ir·rit·a·bil·i·ty
/ˌsuːpərɪrɪtəˈbɪlɪti/
noun

The word 'superirritability' is divided into eight syllables: su-per-ir-rit-a-bil-i-ty. It consists of the prefix 'super-', the root 'irrit-', and the suffix '-ability'. The primary stress falls on the fifth syllable. Syllabification follows standard English rules based on vowel-consonant and vowel-consonant cluster patterns.