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

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

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ceph- From Greek *kephalē* meaning 'head'

dolichocephalism
6 syllables16 letters
do·li·cho·ceph·a·lism
[doʊlɪkoʊˈseɪfəlɪzəm]
noun

The word *dolichocephalism* is a noun denoting a long head shape, divided into five syllables: do-li-cho-ceph-a-lism. Stress falls on the third syllable ('ceph-'). Syllabification follows standard rules based on vowel separation and morphemic boundaries.

rhynchocephalian
5 syllables16 letters
rhyn·cho·ceph·a·lian
/ˌrɪŋkoʊˈsɛfəliən/
adjectivenoun

Rhynchocephalian is a five-syllable word (rhyn-cho-ceph-a-lian) of Greek origin, stressed on the fourth syllable. Syllabification follows standard English rules, but the word's complexity arises from its morphology and unusual syllable structure.