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Words with Root “-man-” in English (GB)
Browse English (GB) words sharing the root “-man-”, complete with pronunciations, syllable breakdowns, and linguistic insights.
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-man- Greek origin, meaning 'to measure'
sphygmomanometric
7 syllables17 letters
sph·ygm·o·man·o·met·ric
/ˌsfɪɡməʊmæˈnɒmɪtrɪk/
adjective
The word 'sphygmomanometric' is divided into seven syllables based on maximizing onsets and avoiding stranded consonants. It features a complex initial consonant cluster ('sph') and multiple schwas. The primary stress falls on the antepenultimate syllable. The word is morphologically complex, derived from Greek roots and suffixes, and functions primarily as an adjective.