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Words with Suffix “--hydroxy” in English (GB)
Browse English (GB) words ending with the suffix “--hydroxy”, complete with pronunciations, syllable breakdowns, and linguistic insights.
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--hydroxy Greek origin, meaning 'containing hydroxyl groups'
dihdroxycholecalciferol
10 syllables23 letters
di·hy·dro·xy·cho·le·cal·ci·fe·rol
/ˌdaɪˈhɪdrɒksiˌkoʊləkælˈsɪfərɒl/
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Dihydroxycholecalciferol is a complex noun with ten syllables divided based on vowel sounds and consonant clusters. Primary stress falls on the fifth syllable ('cho'). The word's structure reflects its Greek and Latin roots, and the 'xy' sequence requires a specific syllabification rule.