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Words with Root “thorax” in English (US)
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thorax Greek origin, meaning 'chest'.
hydropneumothorax
6 syllables17 letters
hy·dro·pneu·mo·tho·rax
/ˌhaɪ.droʊ.ˌnjuː.moʊ.ˈθɔː.ræks/
noun
The word 'hydropneumothorax' is divided into six syllables: hy-dro-pneu-mo-tho-rax. It's a noun of Greek origin, denoting a medical condition. Primary stress falls on the fifth syllable ('tho-'). The silent 'p' in 'pneu-' is a notable exception to standard pronunciation rules.