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Words with Prefix “центро--” in Russian
Browse Russian words starting with the prefix “центро--”, complete with pronunciations, syllable breakdowns, and linguistic insights.
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центро-- From Greek *kentron* (center), indicates direction towards the center.
центростремительного
7 syllables20 letters
цен·тро·стре·ми·тель·но·го
/tsɛnˈtrostrʲɪmʲɪtʲɪlʲnəɡə/
adjective
The word 'центростремительного' is a complex Russian adjective meaning 'centripetal'. It is divided into seven syllables: цен-тро-стре-ми-тель-но-го, with stress on the fifth syllable ('тель'). The word's structure reveals a Greek-derived prefix, a Proto-Slavic root, and multiple suffixes contributing to its adjectival form. Syllabification follows standard Russian rules prioritizing vowel peaks and maximizing onsets.