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Words with Root “hexa-” in English (GB)
Browse English (GB) words sharing the root “hexa-”, complete with pronunciations, syllable breakdowns, and linguistic insights.
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hexa- Greek origin, meaning 'six'. Indicates the number of sides on the base polygon.
tetrakishexahedron
7 syllables18 letters
te·tra·kis·hex·a·he·dron
/ˌtɛtrəˈkɪsˌhɛksəˌhiːdrən/
noun
The word 'tetrakishexahedron' is a complex noun of Greek origin. It is divided into seven syllables: te-tra-kis-hex-a-he-dron, with primary stress on the sixth syllable. Syllabification follows standard English rules based on onset-rhyme structure and vowel division. It shares a similar syllable structure with other geometric terms like octahedron, icosahedron, and dodecahedron.