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Words with Root “meddle” in English (US)

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

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meddle Old English origin, verb meaning 'to mix oneself in another's affairs'.

intermeddlesomeness
6 syllables19 letters
in·ter·med·dle·some·ness
/ˌɪntərˈmɛdəlˌsoʊmnəs/
noun

The word 'intermeddlesomeness' is divided into six syllables: in-ter-med-dle-some-ness. The primary stress falls on the fourth syllable ('med'). It's a noun formed from the prefix 'inter-', the root 'meddle', and the suffix '-someness'. Syllabification follows rules of onset maximization, vowel peak principle, and avoidance of stranded consonants, aligning with morpheme boundaries.

intermeddlesomeness
6 syllables19 letters
in·ter·med·dle·some·ness
/ˌɪn.tɚˈmɛd.l̩.səm.nəs/
noun

Intermeddlesomeness is a six-syllable noun: in-ter-med-dle-some-ness. It combines the Latin prefix 'inter-' with the root 'meddle' and suffixes '-some' and '-ness'. Primary stress falls on 'med' (3rd syllable), with secondary stress on 'in' (1st). The syllabification follows morphological boundaries and the consonant-le rule for '-dle'. IPA: /ˌɪn.tɚˈmɛd.l̩.səm.nəs/.