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Words with Root “phrase” in English (US)
Browse English (US) words sharing the root “phrase”, complete with pronunciations, syllable breakdowns, and linguistic insights.
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phrase Greek origin, meaning 'to say, express'. Core meaning.
periphrastically
6 syllables16 letters
pe·ri·phras·ti·cal·ly
/pəˈrɪfræstɪkli/
adverb
The word 'periphrastically' is divided into six syllables: pe-ri-phras-ti-cal-ly. The primary stress falls on the fourth syllable ('phras'). It's morphologically complex, consisting of the prefix 'peri-', the root 'phrase', and the suffix '-astically'. Syllabification follows standard vowel and onset-rime rules, with consideration for consonant clusters.