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Words with Root “terephthal-” in English (GB)
Browse English (GB) words sharing the root “terephthal-”, complete with pronunciations, syllable breakdowns, and linguistic insights.
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terephthal- From Greek *tere* and *phthalos*; denotes the benzene ring structure.
sulphoterephthalic
6 syllables18 letters
sul·pho·ther·epth·a·lic
/ˈsʌlfəʊθɛrɛfθælɪk/
adjective
The word 'sulphoterephthalic' is a six-syllable adjective with primary stress on the fourth syllable. It's formed from the prefix 'sulfo-', the root 'terephthal-', and the suffix '-ic'. Syllabification follows standard English onset-rime rules, with the 'pth' cluster representing a slightly unusual but acceptable complex onset.