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Words with Prefix “crico--” in English (US)
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crico-- Greek *krikos* - ring, circle; refers to the cricoid cartilage
cricotracheotomy
7 syllables16 letters
cri·co·tra·che·o·to·my
/ˌkrɪkoʊtrækiˈɑːtəmi/
noun
Cricotracheotomy is a seven-syllable noun with primary stress on the fifth syllable. It's formed from Greek roots relating to the cricoid cartilage, trachea, and surgical incision. Syllabification follows standard English rules of vowel-consonant and consonant cluster-vowel patterns.