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

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-phthir- Greek origin (φθείρω - to corrupt), core meaning of damage/infection.

ichthyophthiriasis
7 syllables18 letters
ich·thy·oph·thi·ri·a·sis
/ɪkˌθiːoʊfˈθɪrɪəsɪs/
noun

Ichthyophthiriasis is a seven-syllable noun of Greek origin, referring to a fish disease. Syllabification follows vowel division and onset-rime principles, with primary stress on the fifth syllable. Its complex structure is due to its Greek roots and unusual consonant clusters.