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Words with Root “vall-” in English (US)
Browse English (US) words sharing the root “vall-”, complete with pronunciations, syllable breakdowns, and linguistic insights.
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vall- Latin *vallum* meaning "wall" or "fortification"; core meaning related to defense
countervallation
5 syllables16 letters
coun·ter·val·la·tion
/ˌkaʊntərˌvæləˈteɪʃən/
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The word 'countervallation' is a noun with five syllables, divided as coun-ter-val-la-tion. It's formed from the prefix 'counter-', the root 'vall-', and the suffix '-ation'. Primary stress is on the third-to-last syllable. Syllabification follows standard English rules.