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Words with Root “nucleo-” in English (US)
Browse English (US) words sharing the root “nucleo-”, complete with pronunciations, syllable breakdowns, and linguistic insights.
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nucleo- Latin origin (from nucleus), meaning 'kernel, core', refers to nucleotide
polynucleotidase
7 syllables16 letters
po·ly·nu·cle·o·ti·dase
/ˌpoʊlɪnuːkliːoʊˈtaɪdeɪz/
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The word 'polynucleotidase' is divided into seven syllables: po-ly-nu-cle-o-ti-dase. It consists of the prefix 'poly-', the root 'nucleo-', and the suffix '-tidase'. Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable. Syllabification follows standard English rules, prioritizing vowel-consonant patterns and morphemic integrity.