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

The word 'decarboxylization' is divided into seven syllables: de-car-box-y-li-za-tion. The primary stress falls on the fourth syllable ('y'). It's a noun formed from the prefix 'de-', the root 'carboxyl-', and the suffix '-ization'. Syllabification follows standard US English rules, prioritizing vowel presence, onset maximization, and suffix separation.