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Words with Root “select” in English (US)

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

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select Latin *seligere* - to choose; core meaning of choosing

counterselection
5 syllables16 letters
coun·ter·se·lec·tion
/ˌkaʊntər sɪˈlɛkʃən/
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The word 'counterselection' is divided into five syllables: coun-ter-se-lec-tion. It features a prefix 'counter-', root 'select', and suffix '-ion'. Primary stress is on 'lec', and secondary stress on 'coun'. Syllable division follows maximizing onset and vowel-consonant rules.