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Words with Root “leuk/o-” in English (GB)
Browse English (GB) words sharing the root “leuk/o-”, complete with pronunciations, syllable breakdowns, and linguistic insights.
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leuk/o- Greek origin, meaning 'white'.
hyperleucocytosis
7 syllables17 letters
hy·per·leu·co·cy·to·sis
/ˌhaɪpəˌluːkoʊsaɪˈtoʊsɪs/
noun
Hyperleucocytosis is a seven-syllable noun with primary stress on the fifth syllable. It's formed from Greek roots indicating an excessive number of white blood cells. Syllable division follows standard English rules of open and closed syllables, with the 'eu' diphthong pronounced as /juː/ in British English.