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Words with Root “silic-” in English (GB)
Browse English (GB) words sharing the root “silic-”, complete with pronunciations, syllable breakdowns, and linguistic insights.
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silic- Latin origin, relating to silicon or silica.
desilicification
7 syllables16 letters
de·si·li·ci·fi·ca·tion
/ˌdeɪsɪlɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/
noun
The word 'desilicification' is divided into seven syllables: de-si-li-ci-fi-ca-tion. The primary stress falls on the fifth syllable. It's a noun formed from the prefix 'de-', the root 'silic-', and the suffix '-ification'. Syllable division follows the principle of maximizing onsets and ensuring each syllable has a vowel nucleus.