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Words with Suffix “--phyll” in English (GB)
Browse English (GB) words ending with the suffix “--phyll”, complete with pronunciations, syllable breakdowns, and linguistic insights.
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--phyll From Greek *phyllon* (leaf), indicating a pigment.
bacteriochlorophyll
7 syllables19 letters
bac·te·ri·o·chlor·o·phyll
/bækˌtɪəri.oʊˈklɒr.ə.fɪl/
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Bacteriochlorophyll is a noun of Greek origin, divided into seven syllables (bac-te-ri-o-chlor-o-phyll) with primary stress on the fourth syllable ('chlor'). Its syllable structure is influenced by morphemic boundaries and the principles of onset maximization and vowel peak. It is a complex word, but its syllabification follows standard English rules.