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

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phylac- Greek origin, from 'phylax' meaning 'guard' or 'watchman'. Refers to the enclosing calyx.

Pentaphylacaceae
6 syllables16 letters
Pen·ta·phy·la·ca·ceae
/ˌpɛn.təˈfɪl.ə.siː/
noun

The word 'Pentaphylacaceae' is a botanical family name with six syllables (Pen-ta-phy-la-ca-ceae). It's derived from Greek and Latin roots, with stress on the fourth syllable. Syllabification follows standard English rules, with considerations for digraphs ('ph', 'ae') and botanical naming conventions.

pentaphylacaceous
6 syllables17 letters
pen·ta·phy·la·ca·ceous
/ˌpɛn.təˈfɪl.ə.siːəs/
adjective

The word 'pentaphylacaceous' is an adjective of Greek and Latin origin, divided into six syllables: pen-ta-phy-la-ca-ceous. Primary stress falls on the fourth syllable ('la'). Syllabification follows standard English rules of onset-rime, vowel-consonant, and consonant-vowel-consonant division.