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

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posi- Latin origin, from *ponere* 'to place'. Indicates arrangement or position.

oppositipetalous
7 syllables16 letters
op·po·si·ti·pe·ta·lous
/ˌɑːpəˈzɪtɪˌpiːtələs/
adjective

Oppositipetalous is a complex adjective of Latin and Greek origin. It is syllabified as op-po-si-ti-pe-ta-lous, with primary stress on the fifth syllable ('pe-ta-'). The syllabification follows standard English rules based on vowel-consonant sequences and sonority principles. The word's length and complex morphology require careful consideration of stress placement and syllable boundaries.