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Words with Root “transistor” in English (US)
Browse English (US) words sharing the root “transistor”, complete with pronunciations, syllable breakdowns, and linguistic insights.
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transistor English origin, derived from "transfer" + "resistor"; semiconductor device.
phototransistors
5 syllables16 letters
pho·to·trans·is·tors
/ˌfoʊtoʊtrænzɪˈstɔːrz/
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The word 'phototransistors' is divided into five syllables: pho-to-trans-is-tors. It's a compound noun formed from the prefix 'photo-', the root 'transistor', and the plural suffix '-s'. The primary stress falls on the final syllable ('tors'). Syllabification follows rules of maximizing onsets and dividing after vowels.