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Words with Prefix “pent--” in French
Browse French words starting with the prefix “pent--”, complete with pronunciations, syllable breakdowns, and linguistic insights.
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pent-- Greek origin, meaning 'five', indicates five carbon atoms.
penthiobarbital
5 syllables15 letters
pen·thio·bar·bi·tal
/pɑ̃.tjo.baʁ.bi.tal/
noun
Penthiobarbital is divided into five syllables: pen-thio-bar-bi-tal. The syllabification follows French rules prioritizing vowel sounds and avoiding stranded consonants. The 'th' is pronounced as /t/. Stress is weak and falls on the penultimate syllable. The word is a noun referring to a barbiturate drug.