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Words with Root “plac-” in English (US)
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plac- Greek origin, from *plax*, meaning 'plate'
polyplacophorous
6 syllables16 letters
po·ly·pla·co·pho·rous
/ˌpɑliˌpleɪkoʊˈfɔːrəs/
adjective
The word 'polyplacophorous' is a six-syllable adjective of Greek origin. Syllable division follows standard English rules, prioritizing vowel sounds and maximizing onsets. Stress falls on the third-to-last syllable. The word's complexity arises from its length and the presence of consonant clusters and digraphs.