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Words with Root “eth-” in English (GB)
Browse English (GB) words sharing the root “eth-”, complete with pronunciations, syllable breakdowns, and linguistic insights.
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eth- Greek origin, common in chemical names.
trichlorethylene
5 syllables16 letters
tri·chloro·eth·y·lene
/ˌtrɪk.lɔːr.iːˈθiː.liːn/
noun
Trichlorethylene is a five-syllable noun with primary stress on the fourth syllable. Syllabification follows standard English rules, maximizing onsets and ensuring each syllable contains a vowel. The word is morphologically complex, composed of a 'tri-' prefix, 'chloro-' and 'eth-' roots, and a '-ylene' suffix.