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Words with Root “tonsillo-” in English (GB)
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tonsillo- Derived from Latin *tonsilla* (tonsil), indicating relation to the tonsils.
pharyngotonsillitis
7 syllables19 letters
pha·ryn·go·ton·sil·li·tis
/ˌfæ.rɪŋ.ɡoʊ.tɒn.sɪˈlɪ.tɪs/
noun
Pharyngotonsillitis is a noun of Greek and Latin origin meaning inflammation of the pharynx and tonsils. It is syllabified as pha-ryn-go-ton-sil-li-tis, with primary stress on the penultimate syllable. Syllable division follows vowel-following consonant and CVC rules, with consideration for the 'ph' digraph.