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Words with Root “malacia” in English (GB)
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malacia From Greek *malakia* meaning 'softening', a combining form indicating pathological softening.
ophthalmomalacia
7 syllables16 letters
op·thal·mo·lo·ma·la·cia
/ˌɒfθæl.mə.loʊˈmeɪ.ʃə/
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Ophthalmomalacia is a noun of Greek origin meaning softening of the eyeball. It is divided into seven syllables: op-thal-mo-lo-ma-la-cia, with primary stress on the fifth syllable ('ma'). Syllable division follows standard English vowel-consonant rules, with consideration for consonant blends like 'th'.