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Words with Root “desulph-” in English (US)
Browse English (US) words sharing the root “desulph-”, complete with pronunciations, syllable breakdowns, and linguistic insights.
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desulph- Latin origin (de- 'removal' + sulphur from Arabic kibrīt 'sulfur')
hydrodesulphurization
8 syllables21 letters
hy·dro·de·sul·fu·ri·za·tion
/ˈhaɪdroʊˌdɛsʌlfaɪˈzeɪʃən/
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Hydrodesulphurization is a complex noun divided into eight syllables (hy-dro-de-sul-fu-ri-za-tion) with primary stress on the penultimate syllable. Syllabification follows standard US English rules, prioritizing vowel-consonant breaks and maximizing syllable onsets. It's a process for removing sulfur from petroleum.