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Words with Root “tetrafluoro-” in English (US)
Browse English (US) words sharing the root “tetrafluoro-”, complete with pronunciations, syllable breakdowns, and linguistic insights.
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tetrafluoro- Combination of 'tetra-' (Greek for 'four') and 'fluoro-' (relating to fluorine). Indicates four fluorine atoms.
polytetrafluoroethylene
10 syllables23 letters
po·ly·te·tra·fluo·ro·e·thy·le·ne
/ˌpɒlɪtɛtrəˈflʊəroʊˌɛθɪliːn/
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Polytetrafluoroethylene is a complex noun with ten syllables (po-ly-te-tra-fluo-ro-e-thy-le-ne). It's composed of the prefix 'poly-', the root 'tetrafluoro-', and the suffix '-ethylene'. Primary stress falls on '-fluo-'. Syllabification follows standard English open syllable and consonant cluster rules.