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Words with Root “cefal(o)-” in Italian
Browse Italian words sharing the root “cefal(o)-”, complete with pronunciations, syllable breakdowns, and linguistic insights.
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cefal(o)- Greek origin (kephalē), meaning 'head'.
encefalomalacie
7 syllables15 letters
en·ce·fa·lo·ma·la·cie
/ˌɛnt͡ʃefa.lo.maˈla.t͡ʃe/
noun
The word 'encefalomalacie' is a complex Italian noun with seven syllables, divided according to vowel-initial and consonant cluster rules. Stress falls on the penultimate syllable. It's composed of a Latin prefix, a Greek root, and a Greek suffix, denoting a softening of the brain tissue.