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Words with Root “phthis-” in English (US)
Browse English (US) words sharing the root “phthis-”, complete with pronunciations, syllable breakdowns, and linguistic insights.
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phthis- From Greek *phthisis* meaning 'consumption', specifically pulmonary tuberculosis. Core meaning of the word.
pneumonophthisis
5 syllables16 letters
pneu·mo·no·phthis·is
/ˌnjuːmənoʊˈθɪsɪs/
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Pneumonophthisis is a five-syllable noun of Greek origin, meaning a form of pulmonary tuberculosis. It's divided as pneu-mo-no-phthis-is, with primary stress on the fourth syllable. The initial /njuː/ cluster and the word's length contribute to its complexity.