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Words with Root “phenanthro-” in English (US)
Browse English (US) words sharing the root “phenanthro-”, complete with pronunciations, syllable breakdowns, and linguistic insights.
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phenanthro- From phenanthrene, Greek origin (phainō - shine, anthrakos - coal). Core structural component.
benzophenanthroline
6 syllables19 letters
ben·zo·phen·an·thro·line
/ˌbɛn.zoʊ.fɛnˈæn.θroʊ.liːn/
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Benzophenanthroline is divided into six syllables: ben-zo-phen-an-thro-line. It's a complex noun with primary stress on the fifth syllable ('thro'). The word is composed of the prefixes 'benzo-', the root 'phenanthro-', and the suffix '-line'. Syllable division follows vowel-consonant and consonant cluster rules, influenced by English stress-timing.