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Words with Root “platyrrhine” in English (US)
Browse English (US) words sharing the root “platyrrhine”, complete with pronunciations, syllable breakdowns, and linguistic insights.
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platyrrhine Greek origin (*platys* 'broad' + *rhis* 'nose'). Refers to a broad-nosed characteristic.
hyperplatyrrhine
5 syllables16 letters
hy·per·pla·tyr·rhine
/ˌhaɪpərˌplætɪˈraɪn/
adjective
The word 'hyperplatyrrhine' is divided into five syllables: hy-per-pla-tyr-rhine. It's an adjective of Greek origin meaning 'having an exceptionally broad nose'. Primary stress falls on the fourth syllable ('rhine'). Syllabification follows standard English ONC rules, with a minor exception in the 'tyr' sequence.