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Words with Root “ergot-” in English (GB)
Browse English (GB) words sharing the root “ergot-”, complete with pronunciations, syllable breakdowns, and linguistic insights.
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ergot- Germanic/Latin origin, derived from the ergot fungus.
dihydroergotamine
7 syllables17 letters
di·hy·dro·er·go·ta·mine
/ˌdaɪˌhɪdroʊˌɜːɡoʊtəˈmiːn/
noun
Dihydroergotamine is a seven-syllable word (di-hy-dro-er-go-ta-mine) with primary stress on the fifth syllable ('go'). It's a complex word built from Greek and Latin morphemes, functioning as a noun denoting a medication for migraines. Syllabification follows standard English vowel-nucleus rules.