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Words with Root “pyrrol-” in English (US)
Browse English (US) words sharing the root “pyrrol-”, complete with pronunciations, syllable breakdowns, and linguistic insights.
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pyrrol- From pyrrole, a heterocyclic organic compound, core ring structure.
polyvinylpyrrolidone
9 syllables20 letters
po·ly·vi·nyl·pyr·ro·li·do·ne
/ˌpɒlɪvɪˈnaɪlˌpɪrəˈlɪdoʊn/
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Polyvinylpyrrolidone is a complex noun with nine syllables (po-ly-vi-nyl-pyr-ro-li-do-ne). Primary stress falls on the fourth syllable ('nyl'). It's formed from the Greek prefix 'poly-', roots 'vinyl-' and 'pyrrol-', and the suffix '-idone'. Syllabification follows standard English rules, but the 'nyl' cluster and schwa vowel require consideration.