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Words with Root “-odont-” in English (GB)

Browse English (GB) words sharing the root “-odont-”, complete with pronunciations, syllable breakdowns, and linguistic insights.

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-odont- From Greek *odous* meaning 'tooth'.

Machairodontinae
6 syllables16 letters
Ma·chai·ro·don·ti·nae
/məˌkaɪroʊdəʊnˈtiːneɪ/
noun

The word 'Machairodontinae' is a six-syllable noun of Greek and Latin origin, denoting the saber-toothed cat subfamily. Syllable division follows standard English onset-rime rules, with primary stress on the fourth syllable ('don').

hypsilophodontidae
6 syllables18 letters
hy·psi·lo·don·ti·dei
/ˌhaɪpsɪloʊˈdɒntɪdeɪ/
noun

The word 'hypsilophodontidae' is a six-syllable noun with primary stress on the fifth syllable ('don'). Syllable division follows standard English (GB) rules, prioritizing vowel sounds and consonant clusters, with the 'ps' cluster being a notable exception. The word is morphologically complex, comprising a Greek prefix, root, and a Latin suffix.

labyrinthodontoid
6 syllables17 letters
la·by·rinth·o·dont·oid
/ˌlæbɪrɪnθoʊˈdɒntɔɪd/
adjective

The word 'labyrinthodontoid' is divided into six syllables: la-by-rinth-o-dont-oid. It's a complex adjective of Greek origin, with primary stress on the penultimate syllable. Syllabification follows standard English (GB) rules based on onset-rhyme structure and closed syllable principles.