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Words with Root “-ectom-” in French
Browse French words sharing the root “-ectom-”, complete with pronunciations, syllable breakdowns, and linguistic insights.
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-ectom- From Greek 'ektome', meaning 'cut out'. Indicates surgical removal.
appendicectomie
6 syllables15 letters
a·pen·di·cec·to·mie
/a.pɑ̃.di.sɛk.tɔ.mi/
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The word 'appendicectomie' is a French noun meaning 'appendectomy'. It is divided into six syllables: a-pen-di-cec-to-mie, with stress on the penultimate syllable. The syllabification follows standard French rules prioritizing vowel sounds and avoiding stranded consonants. It is morphologically composed of a Latin-derived prefix, a Greek-derived root, and a French suffix.