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Words with Root “hysteric” in English (US)
Browse English (US) words sharing the root “hysteric”, complete with pronunciations, syllable breakdowns, and linguistic insights.
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hysteric Greek origin (*hystera*), relating to emotional outburst.
semihysterically
7 syllables16 letters
se·mi·hys·te·ri·cal·ly
/ˌsɛmihɪˈstɛrɪkli/
adverb
The word 'semihysterically' is divided into seven syllables: se-mi-hys-te-ri-cal-ly. It consists of the prefix 'semi-', the root 'hysteric', and the suffix '-ally'. Primary stress falls on the fifth syllable. The 'hys' cluster is a notable feature requiring the maximizing onsets rule.