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

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respons- Latin 'respondēre' (to answer); bound root

interresponsibility
8 syllables19 letters
in·ter·re·spon·si·bil·i·ty
/ˌɪn.tɚ.rɪˌspɑn.sɪˈbɪl.ɪ.ti/
noun

Interresponsibility is an 8-syllable compound noun (in-ter-re-spon-si-bil-i-ty) formed from the Latin prefix 'inter-' (between) + 'responsibility'. Primary stress falls on 'bil', with secondary stress on 'in' and 'spon'. The morpheme boundary between 'inter-' and 're-' preserves both r's in separate syllables. IPA: /ˌɪn.tɚ.rɪˌspɑn.sɪˈbɪl.ɪ.ti/. Meaning: the quality of mutual or shared responsibility.

irresponsibilities
7 syllables18 letters
ir·re·spon·si·bil·i·ties
/ɪˌrɛspɑnsəˈbɪlətiz/
noun

Irresponsibilities is a complex noun with seven syllables (ir-re-spon-si-bil-i-ties). Stress falls on the antepenultimate syllable. Syllabification follows standard English rules, separating prefixes, suffixes, and dividing based on vowel-consonant patterns.

irresponsibility
7 syllables16 letters
ir·re·spon·si·bil·i·ty
/ˌɪrˌrɛspɑnˈsɪbɪləti/
noun

The word 'irresponsibility' is divided into seven syllables: ir-re-spon-si-bil-i-ty. It consists of the prefix 'ir-', the root 'respons-', and the suffix '-ibility'. The primary stress falls on the fourth syllable. Syllabification follows rules maximizing onsets and respecting vowel sounds, with considerations for 'r' sounds and schwas.

irresponsibleness
6 syllables17 letters
ir·re·spon·si·ble·ness
/ˌɪrɪˌspɑnsəˈblɪnəs/
noun

The word 'irresponsibleness' is divided into six syllables: ir-re-spon-si-ble-ness. It consists of the prefix 'ir-', the root 'respons-', and the suffixes '-ible' and '-ness'. Primary stress falls on the fourth syllable. Syllabification follows standard US English rules based on vowel-R combinations, vowel-consonant sequences, and consonant clusters.

irresponsiveness
6 syllables16 letters
ir·re·spon·si·ble·ness
/ɪˌrɛspɑnsɪvnəs/
noun

The word 'irresponsiveness' is divided into six syllables: ir-re-spon-si-ble-ness. It's a noun formed from the root 'respons-' with the prefixes 'ir-' and suffixes '-ive' and '-ness'. Primary stress falls on the third syllable. Syllable division follows standard vowel-consonant and consonant cluster rules, with the initial 'ir-' cluster being a notable exception.

nonresponsibilities
7 syllables19 letters
non·re·spon·si·bil·i·ties
/ˌnɑnrɪˌspɑnsəˈbɪlɪtiz/
noun

Nonresponsibilities divides into 7 syllables: non-re-spon-si-bil-i-ties. The prefix 'non-' (negation) attaches to 'responsibilities' (from Latin 'respondēre' + '-ible' + '-ity' + plural '-s'). Primary stress falls on 'bil' with secondary stress on 'non' and 'spon'. IPA: /ˌnɑnrɪˌspɑnsəˈbɪlɪtiz/. Syllabification follows Maximal Onset Principle while respecting morphological boundaries and legal English onset constraints.

nonresponsibilities
7 syllables19 letters
non·re·spon·si·bil·i·ties
/ˌnɑn.rɪ.spɑn.səˈbɪl.ɪ.tiz/
noun

The word 'nonresponsibilities' is divided into seven syllables: non-re-spon-si-bil-i-ties. It consists of the prefix 'non-', the root 'respons-', and the suffix '-ibilities'. Primary stress falls on the fourth syllable ('si'). Syllabification follows standard English rules based on vowel sounds and consonant clusters.

nonresponsibleness
6 syllables18 letters
non·re·spon·si·ble·ness
/ˌnɑn.rɪˈspɑn.sɪ.bl̩.nəs/
noun

The word 'nonresponsibleness' is a six-syllable noun (non-re-spon-si-ble-ness) with primary stress on the fourth syllable. It's formed from the prefix 'non-', root 'respons-', and suffixes '-ible' and '-ness'. Syllabification follows standard English rules, with potential for vowel reduction in unstressed syllables.

superresponsibility
8 syllables19 letters
su·per·re·spon·si·bil·i·ty
/ˌsuːpərˌrɛspɑnsəˈbɪləti/
noun

The word 'superresponsibility' is divided into eight syllables: su-per-re-spon-si-bil-i-ty. It consists of the prefix 'super-', the root 'respons-', and the suffix '-ibility'. The primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable. Syllable division follows standard English rules based on vowel-consonant patterns.

superresponsibleness
7 syllables20 letters
su·per·re·spon·si·ble·ness
/ˌsuːpər rɪˌspɑnsəˈblɪnəs/
noun

The word 'superresponsibleness' is a seven-syllable noun with primary stress on the penultimate syllable. It's formed from the prefix 'super-', the root 'respons-', and the suffixes '-ible' and '-ness'. Syllabification follows standard English rules based on vowel-consonant and consonant-vowel patterns.