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Words with Root “phyl(o)-” in English (US)
Browse English (US) words sharing the root “phyl(o)-”, complete with pronunciations, syllable breakdowns, and linguistic insights.
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phyl(o)- Greek origin, meaning 'tribe, race, kind'.
phytophylogenetic
7 syllables17 letters
phy·to·phy·le·ge·net·ic
/ˌfaɪtoʊfɪləˈdʒɛnɪtɪk/
adjective
The word 'phytophylogenetic' is a complex adjective of Greek origin, divided into seven syllables (phy-to-phy-le-ge-net-ic) with primary stress on the second-to-last syllable. Its morphemic structure consists of the prefix 'phyto-', root 'phyl(o)-', and suffix '-genetic'. Syllabification follows standard US English rules based on vowel-consonant and consonant-vowel patterns.