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Words with Root “tell” in English (US)

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

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tell Old English origin, meaning 'to declare' or 'to predict'.

foretellableness
5 syllables16 letters
fore·tell·a·ble·ness
/fɔːrˈtɛl.ən.əs.nəs/
noun

The word 'foretellableness' is divided into five syllables: fore-tell-a-ble-ness. It consists of the prefix 'fore-', the root 'tell', and the suffixes '-able' and '-ness'. Primary stress falls on the second syllable ('tell'). The syllabification follows standard English onset-rime division rules, with consideration for vowel-R and vowel-L combinations.

intelligibilities
7 syllables17 letters
in·tel·li·gi·bil·i·ties
/ɪnˌtɛlɪˈdʒɪbɪlɪˌtiːz/
noun

The word 'intelligibilities' is a seven-syllable noun (/ɪnˌtɛlɪˈdʒɪbɪlɪˌtiːz/) with primary stress on the third syllable. It's morphologically complex, built from the prefix 'in-', root 'tell', and suffixes '-igibilities'. Syllabification follows standard English rules of onset-rime structure and vowel nucleus requirements.

intelligibleness
6 syllables16 letters
in·tel·li·gi·ble·ness
/ɪnˌtelɪdʒəˈbleɪnəs/
noun

The word 'intelligibleness' is divided into six syllables: in-tel-li-gi-ble-ness. The primary stress falls on the fourth syllable ('ble'). It's a noun formed from a Latin root with multiple suffixes, denoting the quality of being understandable. Syllabification follows standard vowel-consonant and diphthong rules.

nonintelligently
6 syllables16 letters
non·in·tel·li·gent·ly
/nɑnɪnˈtɛlədʒəntli/
adverb

The word 'nonintelligently' is divided into six syllables: non-in-tel-li-gent-ly. The primary stress falls on the third syllable ('tel'). It's an adverb formed from a root ('tell') with multiple prefixes and suffixes. Syllabification follows standard English vowel and consonant cluster rules, with considerations for stress timing and affix boundaries.

preintelligently
6 syllables16 letters
pre·in·tel·li·gent·ly
/priːnˈtɛlɪdʒəntli/
adverb

The word 'preintelligently' is divided into six syllables: pre-in-tel-li-gent-ly. The primary stress falls on 'tel'. The syllabification follows standard US English rules, maximizing onsets and separating morphemes. It functions as an adverb, meaning 'in a manner that anticipates understanding'.

unintelligibility
8 syllables17 letters
un·in·tel·li·gi·bil·i·ty
/ʌnɪntɛlɪdʒɪˈbɪlɪti/
noun

Unintelligibility is an eight-syllable noun (un-in-tel-li-gi-bil-i-ty) with primary stress on the penultimate syllable. It's built from the prefix 'un-', root 'tell', and suffixes '-igibility'. Syllable division prioritizes maximizing onsets and respecting vowel sounds, mirroring patterns in similar words like 'responsibility'.