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

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obsequi- Latin *obsequi* meaning 'to follow, to attend', relating to obedience

overobsequiously
8 syllables16 letters
o·ver·o·be·se·qui·ous·ly
/ˌoʊvər oʊˈbɛskwiəsli/
adverb

The word 'overobsequiously' is divided into five syllables: o-ver-o-be-se-qui-ous-ly. It consists of the prefix 'over-', the root 'obsequi-', and the suffix '-ously'. Primary stress falls on the fourth syllable ('be'). Syllabification follows VCV patterns and maintains consonant clusters.

overobsequiousness
8 syllables18 letters
o·ver·o·be·se·qui·ous·ness
/ˌoʊvər oʊˌbɛs.kwi.əs.nəs/
noun

The word 'overobsequiousness' is divided into eight syllables (o-ver-o-be-se-qui-ous-ness) with primary stress on the fifth syllable ('se'). It's a noun formed from the prefix 'over-', the root 'obsequi-', and the suffixes '-ous' and '-ness'. Syllabification follows standard English rules based on vowel and consonant clusters.