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Words with Prefix “phos--” in English (GB)
Browse English (GB) words starting with the prefix “phos--”, complete with pronunciations, syllable breakdowns, and linguistic insights.
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phos-- Greek origin (φῶς - phos), meaning 'light' or 'darkness', relating to phosphorus. Indicates phosphate group presence.
phosphodiesterase
6 syllables17 letters
phos·pho·di·es·te·rase
/ˈfɒsfəˌdaɪ.əs.treɪs/
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The word 'phosphodiesterase' is a noun of Greek and Latin origin, divided into six syllables: phos-pho-di-es-te-rase. Primary stress falls on the third syllable ('di'). It's a complex word with a clear morphemic structure indicating an enzyme involved in phosphodiester bond hydrolysis.