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Words with Root “filament-” in English (US)
Browse English (US) words sharing the root “filament-”, complete with pronunciations, syllable breakdowns, and linguistic insights.
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filament- Latin origin (*filum* meaning 'thread')
interfilamentous
6 syllables16 letters
in·ter·fi·la·men·tous
/ˌɪntərfɪləˈmentəs/
adjective
The word 'interfilamentous' is a seven-syllable adjective with primary stress on the antepenultimate syllable. It's formed from the prefix 'inter-', root 'filament-', and suffix '-ous'. Syllabification follows standard English onset-rime division rules, with considerations for consonant clusters and vowel sounds.