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Words with Root “pêtr-” in French
Browse French words sharing the root “pêtr-”, complete with pronunciations, syllable breakdowns, and linguistic insights.
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pêtr- From Latin *petra* (stone, rock), referring to mineral substance.
salpêtrisation
6 syllables14 letters
sal·pê·tr·i·sa·tion
/sal.pɛ.tʁi.za.sjɔ̃/
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Salpêtrisation is a French noun meaning salpeterization, divided into six syllables (sal-pê-tr-i-sa-tion) with penultimate stress. It follows standard French syllabification rules, maximizing onsets and avoiding stranded consonants, and shares structural similarities with other -isation words.