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Words with Root “ob-lig-” in English (US)
Browse English (US) words sharing the root “ob-lig-”, complete with pronunciations, syllable breakdowns, and linguistic insights.
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ob-lig- Latin origin, meaning 'toward' or 'against' and 'to bind'. Bound morphemes.
counterobligation
6 syllables17 letters
coun·ter·ob·li·ga·tion
/ˈkaʊntərˌɒblɪˈɡeɪʃən/
noun
The word 'counterobligation' is a six-syllable noun with primary stress on the third syllable. It's formed from a French prefix, Latin roots, and a Latin suffix. Syllabification follows standard English onset-rime division rules, accounting for consonant clusters and vowel sequences.