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Words with Root “porphyry” in English (US)
Browse English (US) words sharing the root “porphyry”, complete with pronunciations, syllable breakdowns, and linguistic insights.
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porphyry Greek *porphyros* - purple; refers to a type of igneous rock.
microporphyritic
6 syllables16 letters
mi·cro·por·phy·rit·ic
/ˌmaɪ.kroʊˌpɔːr.fɪˈrɪt.ɪk/
adjective
The word 'microporphyritic' is divided into six syllables: mi-cro-por-phy-rit-ic. It consists of the prefix 'micro-', the root 'porphyry', and the suffix '-itic'. Primary stress falls on the fourth syllable. Syllabification follows standard US English rules based on vowel and consonant sequences.