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

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mun- Latin, from *munire* meaning "to fortify, protect". Core meaning of defense.

immunodeficiency
7 syllables16 letters
im·mu·no·de·fi·cien·cy
/ˌɪmjuːnoʊdɪˈfɪʃənsi/
noun

The word 'immunodeficiency' is a 7-syllable noun with primary stress on the fourth syllable. It's formed from Latin roots and English suffixes, indicating a lack of immune function. Syllabification follows standard English phonological rules.

immunosuppressants
6 syllables18 letters
im·mu·no·sup·press·ants
/ˌɪmjuːnoʊsəˈpresənts/
noun

The word 'immunosuppressants' is divided into six syllables: im-mu-no-sup-press-ants. The primary stress falls on the fifth syllable ('press'). It's a noun derived from Latin roots, functioning as a medical term for immune-suppressing substances. Syllable division follows standard onset-rime and vowel-consonant rules.

immunosuppression
6 syllables17 letters
im·mu·no·sup·pres·sion
/ˌɪmjuːnoʊsəˈpreʃən/
noun

The word 'immunosuppression' is divided into six syllables: im-mu-no-sup-pres-sion. The primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable. It's a noun formed from Latin roots and suffixes, denoting the suppression of the immune system. Syllabification follows standard English rules regarding vowel presence, onset complexity, and stress patterns.

immunosuppressive
6 syllables17 letters
im·mu·no·sup·pres·sive
/ˌɪmjuːnoʊsəˈpresɪv/
adjective

The word 'immunosuppressive' is divided into seven syllables (im-mu-no-sup-pres-sive) with primary stress on the fifth syllable. It's a Latin-derived adjective formed from multiple morphemes, and its syllabification follows standard English rules prioritizing onset maximization and vowel-initial syllables.

intercommunications
7 syllables19 letters
in·ter·com·mu·ni·ca·tions
/ˌɪn.tɚ.kəˌmju.nɪˈkeɪ.ʃənz/
noun

Intercommunications is a 7-syllable Latinate noun (in-ter-com-mu-ni-ca-tions) with primary stress on the penultimate syllable before -tion. It combines prefixes inter- ('between') and com- ('together') with the root mun- ('service') plus suffixes -ic, -ate, -ion, and plural -s. Syllabification respects morpheme boundaries while applying maximal onset principle within morphemes. IPA: /ˌɪn.tɚ.kəˌmju.nɪˈkeɪ.ʃənz/.