Words with Root “tempt” in English (US)

The word 'uncontemptuousness' is divided into six syllables: un-con-tempt-u-ous-ness. It's a noun formed from the prefix 'un-', the root 'tempt', and the suffixes '-uous' and '-ness'. Primary stress falls on the fourth syllable ('u'). Syllabification follows rules maximizing onsets and avoiding stranded consonants.