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Words with Prefix “pyloro--” in English (US)
Browse English (US) words starting with the prefix “pyloro--”, complete with pronunciations, syllable breakdowns, and linguistic insights.
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pyloro-- Derived from Greek *pyloros* (gatekeeper), referring to the pylorus.
pylorogastrectomy
7 syllables17 letters
py·lo·ro·gas·trec·to·my
/ˌpaɪ.lɔ.roʊ.ɡæs.trɛk.tə.mi/
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Pylorogastrectomy is a noun denoting a surgical procedure. It is divided into seven syllables: py-lo-ro-gas-trec-to-my, with primary stress on 'trec'. The word is composed of Greek-derived morphemes: pyloro-, gastro-, and -ectomy. Syllabification follows standard English rules of VCV, CV, and CVC division.