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Words with Root “xyl-” in English (US)
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xyl- Greek origin, meaning 'wood'
erythroxylaceous
6 syllables16 letters
er·y·thro·xyl·a·ceous
/ˌɛrɪθroʊˈksɪleɪʃəs/
adjective
Erythroxylaceous is a complex adjective of Greek and Latin origin. It is divided into six syllables: er-y-thro-xyl-a-ceous, with primary stress on the third syllable. Syllabification follows vowel and consonant cluster division rules, with some potential exceptions due to the word's unusual structure.