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Words with Root “sulf-” in English (US)
Browse English (US) words sharing the root “sulf-”, complete with pronunciations, syllable breakdowns, and linguistic insights.
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sulf- Latin origin, from sulfur, core component denoting the sulfur atom.
dimethylsulfoxide
6 syllables17 letters
di·meth·yl·sul·fox·ide
/daɪˌmɛθɪlˈsʌlfoʊˌksaɪd/
noun
Dimethylsulfoxide is a six-syllable noun with primary stress on the third syllable. Syllabification follows V-C-V rules, with consideration for consonant clusters and diphthongs. It's a complex word morphologically composed of prefixes, roots, and suffixes of Greek, German, and Latin origin.