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Words with Root “ethyl-stilb-” in English (US)
Browse English (US) words sharing the root “ethyl-stilb-”, complete with pronunciations, syllable breakdowns, and linguistic insights.
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ethyl-stilb- Ethyl derived from alcohol, stilb- from Greek 'stilbos' meaning 'gleam'. Core components denoting chemical structure.
diethylstilboestrol
7 syllables19 letters
di·eth·yl·stil·bo·es·trol
/ˌdaɪˌɛθɪlˌstɪlboʊˈɛstrɒl/
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Diethylstilboestrol is a seven-syllable noun with primary stress on the fifth syllable ('bo'). Syllabification follows standard English vowel and consonant cluster rules, considering the word's complex morphemic structure and chemical origin. It's a synthetic estrogen with a history of medical use and associated health risks.