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Words with Root “cyclohex-” in English (US)
Browse English (US) words sharing the root “cyclohex-”, complete with pronunciations, syllable breakdowns, and linguistic insights.
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cyclohex- From Greek *cyklos* meaning circle, and *hex* meaning six; refers to a six-carbon ring structure.
hexahydroxycyclohexane
9 syllables22 letters
he·xa·hy·drox·y·cy·clo·hex·ane
/ˌhɛksəhaɪˈdrɒksiˌsaɪkloʊˈheɪkeɪn/
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Hexahydroxycyclohexane is divided into nine syllables based on vowel sounds and consonant clusters. The word is a noun with primary stress on the fourth and seventh syllables. Its morphemic structure reveals Greek and alkane origins. Syllabification follows standard English rules, consistent with similar complex chemical compounds.