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Words with Root “cirrh-” in English (US)
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cirrh- Greek origin, meaning 'yellowish' (referring to liver tissue)
pneumonocirrhosis
6 syllables17 letters
pneu·mo·no·cir·rho·sis
/ˌnuːmənoʊsɪˈrɒsɪs/
noun
Pneumonocirrhosis is a six-syllable noun of Greek origin, with primary stress on the fifth syllable. Syllabification follows English rules prioritizing maximizing onsets and avoiding stranded consonants. The initial 'pn' cluster is a minor edge case, but the established pronunciation supports the proposed division.