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Words with Root “fossil” in English (US)
Browse English (US) words sharing the root “fossil”, complete with pronunciations, syllable breakdowns, and linguistic insights.
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fossil Latin *fossilis*, meaning 'dug up', core meaning relating to fossils.
nonfossiliferous
6 syllables16 letters
non·fos·sil·if·er·ous
/ˌnɑnˈfɑsɪlˈɪfərəs/
adjective
The word 'nonfossiliferous' is divided into six syllables: non-fos-sil-if-er-ous. It consists of the prefix 'non-', the root 'fossil', and the suffix '-iferous'. Primary stress falls on the fourth syllable ('if'). Syllable division follows standard English rules based on vowel-consonant patterns and stress timing.