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Words with Root “chiro-” in Italian

Browse Italian words sharing the root “chiro-”, complete with pronunciations, syllable breakdowns, and linguistic insights.

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chiro- Greek origin, meaning 'hand'. Relates to wing structure.

microchirotteri
6 syllables15 letters
mi·cro·chi·ro·tte·ri
/mi.kro.ki.ro.tˈtɛr.ri/
noun

The word 'microchirotteri' is a masculine plural noun meaning 'microbats'. It is divided into six syllables: mi-cro-chi-ro-tte-ri, with stress on the final syllable. The word is composed of the Greek prefix 'micro-', the Greek root 'chiro-', and the Latin/Italian suffix '-tteri'. The geminate consonant 'tt' is a key feature of the syllabification.

microchirottero
6 syllables15 letters
mi·cro·chi·ro·tte·ro
/mi.kro.ki.ro.tˈtɛr.ro/
nounadjective

The word 'microchirottero' is divided into six syllables: mi-cro-chi-ro-tte-ro, with stress on the penultimate syllable. It's composed of the prefix 'micro-', the root 'chiro-', and the suffix '-tero'. Syllabification follows standard Italian rules, prioritizing open syllables and treating consonant clusters as single units.