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Words with Root “phthis-” in English (GB)
Browse English (GB) words sharing the root “phthis-”, complete with pronunciations, syllable breakdowns, and linguistic insights.
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phthis- From Greek 'phthisis' (wasting), indicating atrophy.
ophthalmophthisis
5 syllables17 letters
op·thal·mo·phthis·is
/ˌɒfθæl.məˈfθɪsɪs/
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Ophthalmophthisis is a five-syllable noun of Greek origin. The primary stress falls on the fourth syllable ('phthis'). Syllabification follows standard English rules, accounting for complex consonant clusters and the word's etymological background. The division is op-thal-mo-phthis-is.