Words with Root “-odont-” in English (US)

Hypsilophodontid is a complex noun of Greek origin, referring to a dinosaur genus. It is divided into five syllables: hy-psi-lo-don-tid, with primary stress on the fourth syllable ('don'). The syllabification follows standard English rules based on vowel sounds and consonant clusters, with morphemic structure influencing stress placement.

The word 'labyrinthodontoid' is a complex adjective of Greek origin, divided into six syllables: la-by-rinth-o-dont-oid. Primary stress falls on the fourth syllable ('o'). The syllable division follows vowel peak and onset-rime principles, with consonant clusters maintained within syllables. Its morphemic structure reveals its meaning: resembling the teeth of a labyrinthodont.