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Words with Root “mophthor-” in English (US)
Browse English (US) words sharing the root “mophthor-”, complete with pronunciations, syllable breakdowns, and linguistic insights.
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mophthor- Greek origin, from 'morphe' (form) and 'phthoros' (decay); indicates decay or transformation
entomophthoraceous
7 syllables18 letters
en·to·mo·phth·o·ra·ceous
/ˌɛntəmoʊfθɔːreɪʃəs/
adjective
The word 'entomophthoraceous' is a seven-syllable adjective of Greek and Latin origin. Stress falls on the third syllable from the end. Syllabification follows standard English rules of onset-rime division and consonant cluster handling. It describes a fungal characteristic related to insect parasitism.