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

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

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chlor- Greek origin, from *chloros* meaning 'pale green'; denotes chlorine.

hyperchlorination
6 syllables17 letters
hy·per·chlo·ri·na·tion
/ˌhaɪpəˌklɒrɪˈneɪʃən/
noun

The word 'hyperchlorination' is divided into six syllables: hy-per-chlo-ri-na-tion. Stress falls on the fourth syllable. It's a noun formed from a Greek prefix, root, and Latin suffix. Syllable division follows standard English rules of maximizing onsets and avoiding stranded consonants.

hypohydrochloria
7 syllables16 letters
hy·po·hy·dro·clo·ri·a
/ˌhaɪpəʊhaɪdrəʊˈklɔːriə/
noun

The word 'hypohydrochloria' is a complex noun of Greek origin, denoting a deficiency of chloride. It is syllabified as hy-po-hy-dro-clo-ri-a, with primary stress on the fifth syllable ('clo-'). Syllable division follows vowel-based rules and consonant cluster handling, typical of English phonology.

perchlorethylene
5 syllables16 letters
per·chlor·eth·y·lene
/ˌpɜːklɔːrɪˈθiːliːn/
noun

Perchlorethylene is divided into five syllables: per-chlor-eth-y-lene, with primary stress on the fourth syllable. It's a noun composed of Latin and Greek roots, functioning as a chemical solvent. Syllable division follows standard English rules based on vowel-consonant patterns.

photochlorination
6 syllables17 letters
pho·to·chlo·ri·na·tion
/ˌfoʊtəˌklɔːrɪˈneɪʃən/
noun

The word 'photochlorination' is divided into six syllables: pho-to-chlo-ri-na-tion. Stress falls on the fourth syllable ('ri'). The word is morphologically complex, consisting of the prefix 'photo-', root 'chlor-', and suffix '-ination'. Syllable division follows standard English rules, considering vowel-consonant patterns and consonant clusters.

tetrachloromethane
6 syllables18 letters
te·tra·chlor·o·meth·ane
/ˌtetrəˈklɔːrəˌmiːθeɪn/
noun

Tetrachloromethane is divided into six syllables: te-tra-chlor-o-meth-ane. The primary stress falls on 'chlor'. The word is composed of the prefix 'tetra-', the root 'chlor-', and the suffix '-methane'. Syllable division follows standard English rules of maximizing onsets and avoiding stranded consonants.

trichlorethylenes
5 syllables17 letters
tri·chlor·eth·y·lenes
/ˌtrɪk.lɔːr.ɪθˈiːn.liːnz/
noun

The word 'trichlorethylenes' is divided into five syllables: tri-chlor-eth-y-lenes. The primary stress falls on the fourth syllable. It's a noun composed of the prefix 'tri-', root 'chlor-', stem 'ethylene', and suffix '-s'. Syllabification follows standard English onset-rime structure and vowel-as-syllable rules.