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Words with Root “chloor” in Dutch
Browse Dutch words sharing the root “chloor”, complete with pronunciations, syllable breakdowns, and linguistic insights.
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chloor Dutch for chlorine, ultimately from Greek 'chloros' meaning 'pale green'
dichloordifenyltrichloorethaan
9 syllables30 letters
dich·loor·di·fe·nyl·tri·chlo·re·taan
/ˈdɪxloːrdiːfəˌnɪltrɪˌxloːrɛˈtaːn/
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The word 'dichloordifenyltrichloorethaan' is a complex chemical name syllabified according to Dutch onset-rime principles. It's divided into nine syllables with primary stress on 'taan'. Its morphemic structure reveals its composition from Greek and Dutch roots denoting chlorine and ethane. The word is an exception due to its length and complexity.