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

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

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-phthora- Greek origin, meaning 'decay, destruction'.

Entomophthoraceae
6 syllables17 letters
En·to·mo·phtho·ra·ceae
/ˌɛntəmoʊfθɔːˈreɪsiː/
noun

Entomophthoraceae is divided into six syllables: En-to-mo-phtho-ra-ceae. Stress falls on the fourth syllable. The word is morphologically complex, with Greek and Latin roots and suffixes. Syllable division follows vowel maximization and onset maximization principles, with some exceptions related to digraph pronunciation.

entomophthoraceae
6 syllables17 letters
en·to·mo·phtho·ra·ceae
/ˌɛntəmoʊfθɔːˈreɪsiː/
noun

The word 'entomophthoraceae' is a six-syllable noun with primary stress on the antepenultimate syllable. Syllable division follows standard English rules, prioritizing onsets and avoiding stranded consonants, with exceptions for the 'ph' and 'ae' digraphs. It's a taxonomic name for a family of insect-parasitic fungi.