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Words with Root “fossil” in English (GB)
Browse English (GB) words sharing the root “fossil”, complete with pronunciations, syllable breakdowns, and linguistic insights.
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fossil Latin origin, relating to preserved remains
nonfossiliferous
6 syllables16 letters
non·fos·sil·if·er·ous
/ˌnɒnˌfɒsɪˈlɪfərəs/
adjective
Nonfossiliferous is a seven-syllable adjective with primary stress on the penultimate syllable. It's formed from the prefix 'non-', the root 'fossil', and the suffix '-iferous'. Syllabification follows standard English rules based on vowel-consonant patterns and morpheme boundaries.