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Words with Root “phyl-” in English (US)
Browse English (US) words sharing the root “phyl-”, complete with pronunciations, syllable breakdowns, and linguistic insights.
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phyl- Greek origin (phylon - tribe, race), relating to evolutionary relationships.
polyphyletically
7 syllables16 letters
po·ly·phy·le·ti·cal·ly
/ˌpɑliːfəˈletɪkli/
adverb
The word 'polyphyletically' is a seven-syllable adverb with primary stress on the third syllable. It's derived from Greek roots and follows standard English syllable division rules based on vowel and consonant sequences. Its syllabification is consistent with other '-ically' adverbs.