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Words with Prefix “dextro--” in English (GB)
Browse English (GB) words starting with the prefix “dextro--”, complete with pronunciations, syllable breakdowns, and linguistic insights.
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dextro-- Latin origin, meaning 'right' or 'right-handed', specifies stereoisomer
dextroamphetamine
6 syllables17 letters
dex·tro·am·phe·ta·mine
/ˌdɛks.trəʊ.æm.fɪˈtæ.miːn/
noun
Dextroamphetamine is a six-syllable word (dex-tro-am-phe-ta-mine) with primary stress on the penultimate syllable. It's a compound noun derived from Latin and Greek roots, and its syllabification follows standard English rules prioritizing vowel sounds and avoiding consonant cluster splits.