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

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

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pli- Latin *plicare* meaning 'to fold'. Core meaning related to increasing.

multipliableness
6 syllables16 letters
mul·ti·pli·a·ble·ness
/ˌmʌltɪˈplaɪəblnəs/
noun

The word 'multipliableness' is divided into six syllables: mul-ti-pli-a-ble-ness. It is a noun formed from the prefix 'multi-', the root 'pli-', and the suffixes '-able' and '-ness'. Primary stress falls on the fourth syllable. Syllabification follows the Vowel After Consonant rule, preserving diphthongs.

thermomultiplier
6 syllables16 letters
ther·mo·mul·ti·pli·er
/ˌθɜːrmoʊˈmʌltɪplaɪər/
noun

The word 'thermomultiplier' is a six-syllable noun with primary stress on the fifth syllable. It's formed from the prefix 'thermo-', the root 'multipli-', and the suffix '-er'. Syllable division follows standard CV and CVC rules, with the 'pli' syllable containing a diphthong.