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

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klepto- From Greek *kleptēs* (κλέπτης) meaning 'thief'. Indicates stealing.

bibliokleptomania
8 syllables17 letters
bi·bli·o·klep·to·ma·ni·a
/ˌbɪbli.oʊˌkleptəˈmeɪniə/
noun

Bibliokleptomania is an eight-syllable noun with Greek origins, meaning a compulsive desire to steal books. Stress falls on the penultimate syllable. Syllabification follows standard English rules prioritizing vowel sounds and consonant clusters.

bibliokleptomaniac
8 syllables18 letters
bi·bli·o·klep·to·ma·ni·ac
/ˌbɪbli.oʊˌkleptəˈmeɪni.æk/
noun

Bibliokleptomaniac is an eight-syllable noun with primary stress on the penultimate syllable. It's formed from Greek roots denoting 'book', 'thief', and 'madness'. Syllable division follows standard English vowel-C and consonant-C rules, with potential for vowel reduction in unstressed syllables.