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Words with Root “cortic(o)-” in English (GB)
Browse English (GB) words sharing the root “cortic(o)-”, complete with pronunciations, syllable breakdowns, and linguistic insights.
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cortic(o)- Greek origin, relating to the cortex.
deoxycorticosterone
8 syllables19 letters
de·ox·y·cor·ti·co·ste·rone
/ˌdiːɒksiːkɔːrtɪkoʊˈsteroʊn/
noun
Deoxycorticosterone is a complex noun with eight syllables (de-ox-y-cor-ti-co-ste-rone). Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable. Syllabification follows standard English rules of onset maximization and vowel-consonant division, with consideration for the word's morphological structure and potential vowel reduction.