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Words with Root “tono-” in English (US)
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tono- Greek origin, meaning 'tension, stretching', relating to measurement.
ophthalmotonometer
7 syllables18 letters
op·thal·mo·to·no·me·ter
/ˌɒfθælməˈtɒnəˌmiːtər/
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The word 'ophthalmotonometer' is a complex noun with seven syllables (op-thal-mo-to-no-me-ter). It's derived from Greek roots and suffixes, and its syllable division follows principles of onset maximization and vowel-consonant separation. Primary stress falls on the fifth syllable ('no').