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Words with Root “hypophysis” in English (GB)
Browse English (GB) words sharing the root “hypophysis”, complete with pronunciations, syllable breakdowns, and linguistic insights.
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hypophysis Greek origin, meaning 'growth, under', refers to the pituitary gland
neurohypophysial
7 syllables16 letters
neu·ro·hy·po·phy·si·al
/ˌnjuːroʊhaɪpoʊˈfɪziəl/
adjective
The word 'neurohypophysial' is divided into seven syllables: neu-ro-hy-po-phy-si-al. It's an adjective with Greek and Latin roots, and primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable. Syllabification follows standard English onset-nucleus-coda rules, with diphthongs functioning as single nuclei.