Words with Suffix “--gen” in English (US)

The word 'proteinochromogen' is a seven-syllable noun of Greek origin, divided as pro-te-i-no-chro-mo-gen, with primary stress on the final syllable. It is composed of the prefix 'proteino-', the root 'chromo-', and the suffix '-gen', denoting a protein that changes color. Syllabification follows standard vowel and consonant cluster rules.