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Words with Root “glycin-” in English (GB)
Browse English (GB) words sharing the root “glycin-”, complete with pronunciations, syllable breakdowns, and linguistic insights.
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glycin- From Greek *glykys* meaning 'sweet'; refers to the glycine amino acid.
arsenophenylglycin
8 syllables18 letters
ar·se·no·phe·ni·lyl·gli·cin
/ˌɑːrsənoʊˈfɛnɪlˌɡlɪsɪn/
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Arsenophenylglycin is divided into eight syllables: ar-se-no-phe-ni-lyl-gli-cin. Stress falls on the penultimate syllable. The word is a complex chemical noun composed of the prefixes 'arsen-', roots 'phenyl-' and 'glycin-', and the suffix '-in'. Syllabification follows standard English rules prioritizing onsets and avoiding stranded consonants.