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

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dent- Latin origin, meaning 'tooth', core meaning related to teeth.

multidenticulated
7 syllables17 letters
mul·ti·den·tic·u·lat·ed
/ˌmʌltɪˈdɛntɪkjuːleɪtɪd/
adjective

Multidenticulated is a six-syllable adjective (mul-ti-den-tic-u-lat-ed) with stress on the fourth syllable. It's formed from Latin roots and describes something with many teeth. Syllabification follows standard English rules, with the '-ulate' suffix playing a key role in stress placement.

paleodentrologist
7 syllables17 letters
pa·le·o·den·tol·o·gist
/ˌpeɪlioʊdɛntəˈlɒdʒɪst/
noun

Paleodentrologist is a seven-syllable noun with primary stress on the penultimate syllable. It's composed of the prefix 'paleo-', the root 'dent-', and the suffix '-ologist'. Syllable division follows standard onset-rhyme principles, with single vowels often forming their own syllables.

pectinatodenticulate
8 syllables20 letters
pec·ti·na·to·den·ti·cu·late
/ˌpɛktɪˈneɪtoʊdɛntɪkjuːleɪt/
adjective

The word 'pectinatodenticulate' is a complex adjective of Latin origin. It is divided into eight syllables with primary stress on the fifth syllable ('den'). Syllabification follows standard English rules based on vowel and consonant sequences, with consideration for diphthongs and syllable weight.

repandodenticulate
7 syllables18 letters
re·pan·do·den·ti·cu·late
/rɪˈpændoʊdəntɪkjuːleɪt/
adjective

The word 'repandodenticulate' is a complex adjective of Latin origin. It is syllabified as re-pan-do-den-ti-cu-late, with primary stress on the fifth syllable ('ti'). Syllabification follows standard English rules of vowel-CVC and CVC patterns, with consideration for diphthongs and morphemic boundaries.

serratodenticulate
7 syllables18 letters
ser·ra·to·den·ti·cu·late
/ˌsɛr.ə.toʊ.dɛn.tɪ.kjuː.leɪt/
adjective

The word 'serratodenticulate' is a seven-syllable adjective of Latin origin. Syllable division follows standard English rules, prioritizing open and closed syllable structures. Primary stress falls on the fourth syllable ('den'), with secondary stress on the first ('ser'). The word's morphemic structure reveals its descriptive nature, combining elements related to jagged edges and teeth.

spinosodenticulate
7 syllables18 letters
spi·no·so·den·ti·cu·late
/ˌspaɪ.noʊ.soʊ.dɛn.tɪ.kjuː.leɪt/
adjective

The word 'spinosodenticulate' is a seven-syllable adjective of Latin origin. Syllabification follows standard English rules, dividing the word based on vowel sounds and consonant clusters. Primary stress falls on the fifth syllable ('den'). The word is morphologically complex, composed of a prefix, root, and suffix.