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Words with Suffix “--opsin” in English (US)
Browse English (US) words ending with the suffix “--opsin”, complete with pronunciations, syllable breakdowns, and linguistic insights.
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--opsin From Greek *opsis* meaning 'appearance,' denoting a visual pigment protein.
bacteriorhodopsin
6 syllables17 letters
bac·te·rio·ro·dop·sin
/bækˌtɪrioʊroʊˈdɒpsɪn/
noun
Bacteriorhodopsin is a six-syllable noun of Greek and Latin origin. Stress falls on the antepenultimate syllable. Syllabification follows standard US English rules, dividing the word between consonants and vowels, while keeping diphthongs intact. The morphemic breakdown reveals its components relating to bacteria, red pigments, and visual proteins.