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Words with Root “lumi-” in English (GB)
Browse English (GB) words sharing the root “lumi-”, complete with pronunciations, syllable breakdowns, and linguistic insights.
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lumi- From Latin *lumen* meaning 'light'. Core meaning relating to light emission.
thermoluminescent
6 syllables17 letters
ther·mo·lu·mi·nes·cent
/ˌθɜːməloʊluːmɪˈnɛsənt/
adjective
The word 'thermoluminescent' is divided into six syllables: ther-mo-lu-mi-nes-cent. It's an adjective derived from Greek and Latin roots, meaning exhibiting luminescence without heat. Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable. Syllable division follows standard English vowel-consonant and consonant cluster rules.