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Words with Root “fructo-” in English (GB)

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fructo- Derived from Latin *fructus* meaning 'fruit', referring to fructose.

phosphofructokinase
7 syllables19 letters
pho·spho·fruc·to·ki·na·se
/ˌfɒs.fəʊ.frʌk.təʊˈkaɪ.neɪs/
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The word 'phosphofructokinase' is a seven-syllable noun with primary stress on the penultimate syllable. It's a compound word formed from Greek and Latin roots, denoting an enzyme crucial in fructose metabolism. Syllabification follows standard English rules, with the 'ph' digraph being a key exception.