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Words with Root “rept-” in English (US)
Browse English (US) words sharing the root “rept-”, complete with pronunciations, syllable breakdowns, and linguistic insights.
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rept- Latin *repere* - to creep, to steal. Carries the core meaning of secrecy or concealment.
surreptitiousness
5 syllables17 letters
sur·rep·ti·tious·ness
/səˌrɛpˈtɪʃəsˌnɛs/
noun
The word 'surreptitiousness' is divided into five syllables: sur-rep-ti-tious-ness. It is a noun derived from Latin roots, with primary stress on the fourth syllable ('tious'). Syllabification follows vowel-coda and consonant cluster rules, with stress playing a key role in resolving potential ambiguities.