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Words with Root “eso-phago-” in English (US)
Browse English (US) words sharing the root “eso-phago-”, complete with pronunciations, syllable breakdowns, and linguistic insights.
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eso-phago- Combining forms from Greek *eis* (into) and *phagein* (to eat), indicating passage into the esophagus.
gastroesophagostomy
8 syllables19 letters
gas·tro·e·so·pha·gos·to·my
/ˈɡæstroʊˌɛsəfəˈɡɒstəmi/
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The word 'gastroesophagostomy' is a complex noun of Greek and Latin origin, divided into eight syllables: gas-tro-e-so-pha-gos-to-my. Primary stress falls on the second-to-last syllable. Syllabification follows standard US English vowel and consonant rules, with the '-stomy' suffix forming a single syllable despite the consonant cluster.