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

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sclero- From Greek *skleros* meaning hard; denotes hardening.

arterioloscleroses
7 syllables18 letters
ar·te·ri·o·lo·sclero·ses
/ˌɑːr.tɪ.ri.oʊ.loʊ.sklɪˈroʊ.siːz/
noun

Arterioloscleroses is a complex noun with seven syllables (ar-te-ri-o-lo-sclero-ses). Primary stress falls on 'sclero-'. It's derived from Greek and Latin roots denoting hardening of small arteries. Syllabification follows standard English rules of vowel-consonant division, with consideration for consonant clusters.

arteriolosclerosis
7 syllables18 letters
ar·te·ri·o·lo·sclero·sis
/ˌɑːrtɪrioʊloʊskləˈroʊsɪs/
noun

Arteriolosclerosis is a seven-syllable noun with primary stress on the penultimate syllable. It's formed from Latin and Greek roots denoting hardening of the arterioles. Syllabification follows standard onset-rime principles, with special consideration for the 'scl' consonant cluster and the '-olo-' interfix.