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

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terato- Greek origin, meaning 'monster, deformity'

phytoteratological
8 syllables18 letters
phy·to·te·ra·to·log·i·cal
/ˌfaɪtoʊˌtɛrətoʊˈlɒdʒɪkəl/
adjective

The word 'phytoteratological' is an eight-syllable adjective with primary stress on the fifth syllable ('log'). It is derived from Greek and Latin roots and suffixes, relating to the study of plant-induced birth defects. Syllabification follows standard US English rules, prioritizing vowel-consonant splits and recognizing combining forms.