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Words with Root “contin-” in French

Browse French words sharing the root “contin-”, complete with pronunciations, syllable breakdowns, and linguistic insights.

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contin- Latin origin (*continuus*), meaning 'continuous'.

discontinuaient
5 syllables15 letters
dis·con·ti·nu·aient
/dis.kɔ̃.ti.nɥ.ɛ̃/
verb

The verb 'discontinuaient' is divided into five syllables following French CV/CVC rules. It's formed from a Latin prefix and root, with an imperfect indicative suffix. Stress is subtle, falling on the final syllable.

discontinueriez
5 syllables15 letters
dis·con·ti·nue·rje
/dis.kɔ̃.ti.nɥe.ʁje/
verb

The word 'discontinueriez' is syllabified into 'dis-con-ti-nue-rje' following French vowel-based division rules. It consists of the prefix 'dis-', root 'contin-', and suffix '-ueriez'. Stress falls on the final syllable. The syllabification is consistent with similar French verbs.

discontinuerions
6 syllables16 letters
dis·con·ti·nu·e·rions
/dis.kɔ̃.ti.nɥe.ʁjɔ̃/
verb

The word 'discontinuerions' is divided into six syllables: dis-con-ti-nu-e-rions. It's the 1st person plural present indicative of 'discontinuer', meaning 'we discontinue'. Stress falls on the penultimate syllable. Syllabification follows French rules of maximizing onsets and avoiding stranded consonants.

discontinuerons
5 syllables15 letters
dis·con·ti·nue·rons
/dis.kɔ̃.ti.nɥe.ʁɔ̃/
verb

The French verb 'discontinuerons' (we will discontinue) is syllabified as dis-con-ti-nue-rons, with stress on 'nue'. It follows standard French syllabification rules, maximizing onsets and avoiding stranded consonants, and features a Latin-derived prefix and root with a French future tense suffix.