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Words with Prefix “steno--” in English (GB)
Browse English (GB) words starting with the prefix “steno--”, complete with pronunciations, syllable breakdowns, and linguistic insights.
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steno-- Greek origin, meaning 'narrow, restricted'
stenothermophilic
6 syllables17 letters
sten·o·ther·mo·phil·ic
/ˌstɛn.əʊˌθɜː.məʊ.fɪˈlɪk/
adjective
The word 'stenothermophilic' is divided into six syllables: sten-o-ther-mo-phil-ic. Stress falls on the penultimate syllable. It's an adjective derived from Greek morphemes indicating a narrow temperature tolerance. Syllable division follows onset and coda maximization rules around vowel nuclei.