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Words with Root “ribonucle-” in English (GB)
Browse English (GB) words sharing the root “ribonucle-”, complete with pronunciations, syllable breakdowns, and linguistic insights.
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ribonucle- Latin and Greek origin, relating to ribose and the nucleus.
deoxyribonuclease
8 syllables17 letters
de·ox·y·ri·bo·nu·cle·ase
/ˌdiːɒksɪraɪboʊnjuːkliːeɪz/
noun
Deoxyribonuclease is a complex noun with seven syllables (de-ox-y-ri-bo-nu-cle-ase). Stress falls on the fourth syllable ('ri'). The word is composed of a Greek prefix, a Latin/Greek root, and a Greek suffix. Syllable division follows standard English rules prioritizing vowel sounds and avoiding consonant cluster splits.