Word: belittle
Part of speech: Verb
Syllables: be
lit
tle
Definition: To knowingly say that something is smaller or less important than it actually is, especially as a way of showing contempt or deprecation.
Morphemes:
Affix: be-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: Forming verbs derived from nouns or adjectives, usually with the sense of "to make, become, or cause to be".
Affix: lout
Language: en
PoS: Verb
Meaning: To treat as a lout or fool; to neglect; to disappoint.
Affix: -le
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: A suffix forming diminutives from other nouns.