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Words with Root “peristalsis” in English (US)
Browse English (US) words sharing the root “peristalsis”, complete with pronunciations, syllable breakdowns, and linguistic insights.
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peristalsis Greek origin, meaning 'folded around'. Refers to intestinal muscle contractions.
hyperperistalsis
6 syllables16 letters
hy·per·per·i·stal·sis
/ˌhaɪpərpərɪˈstælsɪs/
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The word 'hyperperistalsis' is divided into six syllables: hy-per-per-i-stal-sis. It consists of the Greek prefix 'hyper-', the root 'peristalsis', and the suffix '-is'. Primary stress falls on the fifth syllable ('stal'). Syllabification follows vowel-consonant division and maintains consonant cluster integrity.