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Words with Root “chondr-” in English (US)
Browse English (US) words sharing the root “chondr-”, complete with pronunciations, syllable breakdowns, and linguistic insights.
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chondr- Greek origin, from *khondros* meaning 'cartilage'; refers to the region below the ribs.
hypochondriacism
6 syllables16 letters
hy·po·chon·dri·a·cism
/ˌhaɪpəkɒnˈdriːəsɪzəm/
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Hypochondriacism is a six-syllable noun with primary stress on the fourth syllable (/ˈdriː/). Syllabification follows standard English rules based on vowel-consonant patterns and morphemic boundaries. The word is of Greek origin, composed of the prefix 'hypo-', root 'chondr-', and suffixes '-ia' and '-cism'.