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Words with Root “flagel-” in English (GB)
Browse English (GB) words sharing the root “flagel-”, complete with pronunciations, syllable breakdowns, and linguistic insights.
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flagel- From Latin *flagellum* (whip), referring to the flagella.
silicoflagellate
7 syllables16 letters
si·li·co·fla·gi·le·te
/ˌsɪlɪkoʊˈflædʒɪleɪt/
noun
The word 'silicoflagellate' is a seven-syllable noun with primary stress on the third syllable ('co'). Syllabification follows the rules of maximizing onsets and dividing between vowel-consonant sequences. The word's morphemic structure reveals its Latin origins and compositional nature.