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Words with Root “move” in English (US)
Browse English (US) words sharing the root “move”, complete with pronunciations, syllable breakdowns, and linguistic insights.
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move Old English origin, meaning "to change position". Core action of the word.
countermovements
4 syllables16 letters
coun·ter·move·ments
/ˌkaʊntərˈmuːvmənts/
noun
The word 'countermovements' is divided into four syllables: coun-, -ter, -move-, and -ments. It consists of the prefix 'counter-', the root 'move', and the suffix '-ments'. Primary stress falls on the 'move' syllable. Syllabification follows the Maximal Onset Principle.