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Words with Suffix “--alein” in English (US)
Browse English (US) words ending with the suffix “--alein”, complete with pronunciations, syllable breakdowns, and linguistic insights.
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--alein From Greek *-alein*, a suffix used in dye names; indicates a dye or coloring agent.
sulphonephthalein
4 syllables17 letters
sul·phoneph·tha·lein
/sʌlfoʊnɛfˈθæliːn/
noun
Sulphonephthalein is a four-syllable noun with primary stress on the third syllable. Syllabification follows standard English rules, with the unusual 'phth' cluster treated as a single unit. It's a chemical dye name derived from Latin and Greek roots.