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Words with Root “parathyroidism” in English (US)
Browse English (US) words sharing the root “parathyroidism”, complete with pronunciations, syllable breakdowns, and linguistic insights.
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parathyroidism Derived from 'parathyroid' (para- 'beside,' + thyroid 'shield-shaped gland') + '-ism' (Greek, denoting a disease or condition).
hypoparathyroidism
7 syllables18 letters
hy·po·pa·ra·thy·roid·ism
/ˌhaɪpoʊpærəˈθaɪrɔɪdɪzəm/
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Hypoparathyroidism is a complex noun with seven syllables (hy-po-pa-ra-thy-roid-ism). Primary stress falls on the fifth syllable ('thy'). It's morphologically composed of the prefix 'hypo-', the root 'parathyroidism', and the suffix '-ism'. Syllabification follows standard US English rules based on vowel-consonant patterns and diphthong preservation.