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Words with Root “cartilag-” in English (US)
Browse English (US) words sharing the root “cartilag-”, complete with pronunciations, syllable breakdowns, and linguistic insights.
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cartilag- Latin, from *cartilago* (cartilage); refers to cartilage.
fibrocartilaginous
7 syllables18 letters
fi·bro·car·ti·la·gin·ous
/ˌfaɪbroʊkɑːrtɪˈleɪdʒɪnəs/
adjective
The word 'fibrocartilaginous' is a seven-syllable adjective of Latin origin. Primary stress falls on the antepenultimate syllable. Syllabification follows vowel-consonant division and consonant cluster rules, maximizing onsets. It's composed of the prefix 'fibro-', the root 'cartilag-', and the suffix '-inous'.