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Words with Root “phlogistic” in English (US)
Browse English (US) words sharing the root “phlogistic”, complete with pronunciations, syllable breakdowns, and linguistic insights.
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phlogistic Greek origin, related to the now-discredited concept of phlogiston.
dephlogistication
6 syllables17 letters
de·phlo·gis·ti·ca·tion
/ˌdiːflɒdʒɪˈkeɪʃən/
noun
Dephlogistication is a five-syllable noun with stress on the fifth syllable (ca). It's formed from the prefix 'de-', the root 'phlogistic', and the suffix '-ation'. Syllabification follows standard English rules, though the historical context and uncommon root contribute to its complexity.