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Words with Root “voc-” in English (US)

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

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voc- Latin origin, from 'vox' meaning 'voice', root

intervocalically
7 syllables16 letters
in·ter·vo·cal·i·cal·ly
/ˌɪntərvoʊˈkælɪkli/
adverb

The adverb 'intervocalically' is divided into seven syllables: in-ter-vo-cal-i-cal-ly, with primary stress on the fifth syllable. Syllabification follows standard US English rules, prioritizing onset maximization and vowel insertion to handle consonant clusters.

vocationalization
7 syllables17 letters
vo·ca·tion·a·li·za·tion
/voʊkeɪʃənəlaɪˈzeɪʃən/
noun

The word 'vocationalization' is divided into seven syllables: vo-ca-tion-a-li-za-tion. The primary stress falls on the 'za' syllable. It's a noun derived from Latin roots, with suffixes indicating action and process. Syllabification follows standard vowel-consonant-vowel and consonant cluster rules.