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Words with Root “hyper” in English (US)
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hyper Greek origin, meaning 'excessive' or 'beyond', intensification
pseudohypertrophy
6 syllables17 letters
pseu·do·hy·per·tro·phy
/ˌsuːdoʊhaɪpərˈtroʊfi/
noun
The word 'pseudohypertrophy' is divided into six syllables: pseu-do-hy-per-tro-phy. It's a noun of Greek origin, meaning a false increase in tissue size. Stress falls on the fourth syllable. Syllable division follows onset maximization and avoidance of stranded consonants.