Words with Root “phosph-” in English (US)

Cyclophosphamides is a seven-syllable word with primary stress on the third syllable ('pho'). It's derived from Greek and Latin roots, functioning as a noun. Syllabification follows standard US English rules, considering digraphs and schwa reduction.

Glycerophosphate is a five-syllable noun with primary stress on the third syllable ('phos'). Syllabification follows standard English rules based on vowel-consonant patterns. The word is a compound of 'glycero-' (sweet), 'phosph-' (light-bringing), and '-ate' (forming a salt/ester).