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Words with Root “res-” in English (US)
Browse English (US) words sharing the root “res-”, complete with pronunciations, syllable breakdowns, and linguistic insights.
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res- Latin origin, meaning 'to shine'
phosphorescences
5 syllables16 letters
pho·spho·res·cen·ces
/ˌfɒsfəˈrɛsənsɪz/
noun
Phosphorescences is a five-syllable noun (pho-spho-res-cen-ces) with primary stress on 'res'. It's formed from Greek and Latin roots and follows standard English syllabification rules based on vowel-consonant patterns.