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Words with Root “-drel-” in English (US)
Browse English (US) words sharing the root “-drel-”, complete with pronunciations, syllable breakdowns, and linguistic insights.
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-drel- Related to Greek *dendron* (tree/branch); refers to branching legs.
scolopendrelloid
5 syllables16 letters
sco·lo·pen·drel·loid
/ˌskoʊləˈpɛndrəˌlɔɪd/
adjective
Scolopendrelloid is a five-syllable adjective derived from Greek roots, meaning 'resembling a centipede.' The primary stress falls on the second syllable. Syllabification follows standard English rules based on vowel-consonant patterns and consonant cluster preservation.