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Words with Root “pent-” in English (US)
Browse English (US) words sharing the root “pent-”, complete with pronunciations, syllable breakdowns, and linguistic insights.
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pent- Latin *petra*, 'stone' or 'rock', relating to the serpentine mineral
serpentinization
6 syllables16 letters
ser·pen·tin·i·za·tion
/sɜːrpənˌtɪnaɪˈzeɪʃən/
noun
Serpentinization is a six-syllable noun with primary stress on the fourth syllable. Syllabification follows standard English rules, with the '-ization' suffix consistently forming a single syllable. The word's morphology and length present a complex but regular case for analysis.