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Words with Prefix “naphth--” in English (US)
Browse English (US) words starting with the prefix “naphth--”, complete with pronunciations, syllable breakdowns, and linguistic insights.
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naphth-- From Greek *naphtha* (tar, resin). Indicates relationship to naphthalene.
naphthanthracene
4 syllables16 letters
naph·tha·nthra·cene
/næfˈθænθrəsˌiːn/
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Naphthanthracene is a complex noun divided into four syllables: naph-tha-nthra-cene. Stress falls on the fourth syllable. It's a polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbon with Greek roots (naphtha, anthrax, -ene). Syllabification follows vowel-consonant rules, with considerations for digraphs and consonant clusters.