Word: espousal
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: es
pous
al
Definition: A betrothal; the act of becoming betrothed or engaged
Morphemes:
Affix: espouse
Language: en
PoS: Verb
Meaning: To become/get married to.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: spōnsāre
Language: la
Decoded: sponsare
PoS: Noun
Meaning: A fiancé
Affix: -al
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Forming nouns, especially of verbal action.