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Words with Root “specific-” in English (US)
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specific- Latin origin (specere 'to look, see'). Denotes distinctiveness.
stereospecificity
7 syllables17 letters
ste·reo·spe·ci·fi·ci·ty
/ˌstɪəri.oʊ.spəˈsɪf.ɪ.sɪ.ti/
noun
Stereospecificity is a noun with seven syllables (ste-reo-spe-ci-fi-ci-ty). It is derived from Greek and Latin roots, with primary stress on the fourth syllable. Syllable division follows the vowel sound principle and consonant cluster rules, resulting in a structure typical of English words with complex morphology.