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Words with Root “thyro-” in English (GB)
Browse English (GB) words sharing the root “thyro-”, complete with pronunciations, syllable breakdowns, and linguistic insights.
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thyro- Greek origin, meaning 'thyroid gland'. Indicates the gland where the hormone is produced.
triiodothyronine
8 syllables16 letters
tri·i·o·do·thy·ro·ni·ne
/ˌtraɪˌaɪ.əʊ.dəʊˈθaɪ.rəʊ.niːn/
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Triiodothyronine is syllabified as tri-i-o-do-thy-ro-ni-ne, with primary stress on 'thy'. It's a noun composed of the prefixes 'tri-' and 'iodo-', the root 'thyro-', and the suffix '-nine'. Syllabification follows standard English (GB) rules, prioritizing vowel-consonant breaks and diphthong recognition.