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Words with Root “sym-metr-” in English (US)

Browse English (US) words sharing the root “sym-metr-”, complete with pronunciations, syllable breakdowns, and linguistic insights.

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sym-metr- Greek origin, 'sym' meaning 'together', 'metr' meaning 'measure'

centrosymmetrical
6 syllables17 letters
cen·tro·sym·me·tri·cal
/ˌsɛntroʊsɪˈmɛtrɪkəl/
adjective

The word 'centrosymmetrical' is a six-syllable adjective with primary stress on the third-to-last syllable. It's derived from Greek and Latin roots, and its syllable division follows standard English rules of onset-rime and vowel-consonant-vowel separation.

dissymmetrically
6 syllables16 letters
dis·sym·me·tri·cal·ly
/dɪsɪˈmɛtrɪkli/
adverb

The word 'dissymmetrically' is divided into six syllables: dis-sym-me-tri-cal-ly. The primary stress falls on the fourth syllable ('tri'). It's an adverb formed from the prefix 'dis-', the root 'sym-metr-', and the suffix '-ically'. Syllabification follows standard rules of vowel-consonant separation and affixation.

monosymmetrically
7 syllables17 letters
mo·no·sym·met·ri·cal·ly
/ˌmoʊnoʊsɪˈmɛtrɪkli/
adverb

The word 'monosymmetrically' is divided into seven syllables: mo-no-sym-met-ri-cal-ly. Primary stress falls on the fourth syllable ('met'). It's an adverb formed from Greek and English morphemes, meaning 'in a manner characterized by having only one element of symmetry'.

orthosymmetrical
6 syllables16 letters
or·tho·sym·met·ri·cal
/ˌɔːrθoʊsɪˈmetrɪkəl/
adjective

The word 'orthosymmetrical' is divided into six syllables: or-tho-sym-met-ri-cal. It's an adjective derived from Greek and Latin roots, with primary stress on the fifth syllable ('ri'). Syllable division follows standard vowel-consonant rules, with considerations for the initial syllable and consonant clusters.

orthosymmetrically
7 syllables18 letters
or·tho·sym·me·tri·cal·ly
/ɔrθoʊsɪˈmɛtrɪkli/
adverb

The word 'orthosymmetrically' is divided into seven syllables: or-tho-sym-me-tri-cal-ly. Primary stress falls on the fifth syllable ('tri'). It's formed from the Greek prefix 'ortho-', the root 'sym-metr-', and the English suffix '-ically'. Syllabification follows standard English rules of vowel-consonant separation and suffix division.

polysymmetrically
7 syllables17 letters
po·ly·sym·me·tri·cal·ly
/ˌpɑl.i.sɪˈme.trɪ.kə.li/
adverb

The word 'polysymmetrically' is divided into seven syllables: po-ly-sym-me-tri-cal-ly. Primary stress falls on the fifth syllable ('tri'). It's an adverb formed from Greek and Latin roots and suffixes, meaning 'in a manner characterized by many symmetries'.

radiosymmetrical
7 syllables16 letters
ra·di·o·sym·me·tri·cal
/ˌreɪdioʊsɪˈmetrɪkəl/
adjective

The word 'radiosymmetrical' is divided into seven syllables: ra-di-o-sym-me-tri-cal. It features a Latin-derived prefix 'radio-', a Greek-derived root 'sym-metr-', and a Latin-derived suffix '-ical'. Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable. Syllabification follows standard onset-rime division rules.

unsymmetricalness
6 syllables17 letters
un·sym·met·ri·cal·ness
/ʌnˌsɪməˈtrɪkəlˌnɛs/
noun

The word 'unsymmetricalness' is divided into six syllables: un-sym-met-ri-cal-ness. It is a noun formed from the prefix 'un-', the root 'sym-metr-', and the suffixes '-ical' and '-ness'. Primary stress falls on the 'cal' syllable. Syllabification follows standard vowel-consonant and consonant-vowel-consonant patterns.