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Words with Root “thrift” in English (US)
Browse English (US) words sharing the root “thrift”, complete with pronunciations, syllable breakdowns, and linguistic insights.
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thrift Old Norse origin, meaning 'prosperity'.
spendthriftiness
4 syllables16 letters
spen·dthrift·i·ness
/spɛnˈdθrɪftɪnəs/
noun
The word 'spendthriftiness' is divided into four syllables: spen-dthrift-i-ness. The primary stress falls on 'dthrift'. It's morphologically composed of the prefix 'spend-', root 'thrift', and suffix '-iness'. The 'dthr' cluster is a notable, though acceptable, phonological feature.