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

Browse English (US) words sharing the root “ceph-”, complete with pronunciations, syllable breakdowns, and linguistic insights.

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ceph- Greek κεφαλή (kephalē) meaning 'head'. Relates to the skull.

hypsibrachycephaly
7 syllables18 letters
hy·psi·brach·y·ceph·a·ly
/ˌhaɪpsɪˈbrækiˌsɛfəli/
noun

Hypsibrachycephaly is a complex noun of Greek origin, divided into seven syllables (hy-psi-brach-y-ceph-a-ly) with primary stress on 'brach'. It describes a specific craniofacial anomaly and its syllabification follows standard US English vowel and consonant cluster rules, though some minor variations are possible due to its technical nature.

subbrachycephaly
6 syllables16 letters
sub·bra·chy·ce·pha·ly
/sʌb.bræ.kiˈsɛ.fə.li/
noun

The word 'subbrachycephaly' is a six-syllable noun with primary stress on the fourth syllable ('ce'). It's formed from Greek and Latin roots and suffixes, denoting a specific skull shape. Syllabification follows vowel-heavy and consonant cluster rules, with the geminate 'bb' treated as a single unit.

trigonocephalous
6 syllables16 letters
tri·go·no·ceph·a·lous
/ˌtrɪɡənoʊˈsɛfələs/
adjective

The word 'trigonocephalous' is a six-syllable adjective of Greek and Latin origin, with primary stress on the second-to-last syllable. Syllabification follows standard vowel and consonant cluster rules, though its complexity and rarity may lead to minor variations.