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Words with Root “hydrocortic(o)-” in English (US)
Browse English (US) words sharing the root “hydrocortic(o)-”, complete with pronunciations, syllable breakdowns, and linguistic insights.
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hydrocortic(o)- Greek *hydro* 'water' + Latin *cortic-* relating to the cortex; refers to a steroid hormone.
dehydrocorticosterone
8 syllables21 letters
de·hy·dro·cor·ti·co·ste·rone
/diˌhaɪ.droʊˌkɔːr.tɪˈkoʊ.steɪ.roʊn/
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Dehydrocorticosterone is a nine-syllable noun of Greek and Latin origin, stressed on the fifth syllable. Syllabification follows standard US English rules, prioritizing vowel-consonant splits and diphthong nuclei. The word's morphemic structure reveals its function as a steroid hormone.