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Words with Root “-calcar-” in English (US)
Browse English (US) words sharing the root “-calcar-”, complete with pronunciations, syllable breakdowns, and linguistic insights.
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-calcar- Latin, from *calx* meaning lime, stone
siliceocalcareous
8 syllables17 letters
si·li·ce·o·cal·ca·re·ous
/ˌsaɪ.li.si.oʊ.kælˈkeɪ.ri.əs/
adjective
The word 'siliceocalcareous' is an eight-syllable adjective with primary stress on the fifth syllable ('cal'). Syllabification follows standard US English rules, dividing the word based on vowel-consonant patterns. The morphemic structure reveals Latin origins, with 'siliceo-' as a prefix, '-calcar-' as the root, and '-eous' as a suffix.