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Words with Root “hydroxy-” in English (US)
Browse English (US) words sharing the root “hydroxy-”, complete with pronunciations, syllable breakdowns, and linguistic insights.
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hydroxy- Greek origin, meaning 'containing hydroxyl groups', core component.
dihydroxysuccinic
7 syllables17 letters
di·hy·drox·y·suc·cin·ic
/ˌdaɪhɪˈdroʊksiːsʌˈsɪnɪk/
adjective
The word 'dihydroxysuccinic' is a complex adjective with seven syllables (di-hy-drox-y-suc-cin-ic). Primary stress falls on the final syllable ('ic'). Syllabification follows standard English rules of vowel-consonant and consonant-vowel division, with consideration for consonant clusters and the 'xy' sequence.