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Words with Root “phago-gastro-” in English (US)
Browse English (US) words sharing the root “phago-gastro-”, complete with pronunciations, syllable breakdowns, and linguistic insights.
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phago-gastro- Greek origin, 'phago-' meaning 'to eat/swallow', 'gastro-' meaning 'stomach'
esophagogastroscopy
8 syllables19 letters
e·so·pha·go·ga·stro·sco·py
/ˌɛsoʊfəɡoʊɡæsˈtrɒskəpi/
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Esophagogastroscopy is divided into eight syllables: e-so-pha-go-ga-stro-sco-py. It's a noun of Greek origin, meaning a visual examination of the esophagus, stomach, and duodenum. Stress falls on the penultimate syllable. Syllabification follows standard US English rules based on vowel-consonant patterns and morphemic boundaries.