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Words with Root “microscopic” in English (US)
Browse English (US) words sharing the root “microscopic”, complete with pronunciations, syllable breakdowns, and linguistic insights.
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microscopic From Greek *mikros* (small) + *skopeō* (to view), indicates extremely small.
pneumonoultramicroscopicsilicovolcanoconosis
18 syllables44 letters
pneu·mo·no·ul·tra·mi·cro·scop·ic·si·li·co·vol·ca·no·co·no·sis
/ˌnuːmənoʊˌʌltrəˌmaɪkrəˈskɒpɪkˌsɪlɪkoʊvɒlˌkeɪnoʊkoʊˈnoʊsɪs/
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Pneumonoultramicroscopicsilicovolcanoconosis is a complex noun divided into 17 syllables based on onset-rime structure and vowel sounds. It's a constructed word with Greek and Latin roots, primarily stressed on 'scop-'. Its length and morphemic complexity make it an exceptional case in English syllabification.