phthegm- root words — words with the phthegm- root

The root phthegm- comes from Greek phthengesthai, meaning to utter, speak out. 2 words in Dendril are built from it, including apophthegm, apothegmatic. Dendril shows them on a free interactive word map — no signup, no ads.

Words that use the phthegm- root

Explore words with phthegm- — words containing the phthegm- root and sharing its sense of "to utter, speak out". Examples include apophthegm, apothegmatic. Click any word to see its own roots, definition, and related words.

What does phthegm- mean?

The phthegm- root means to utter, speak out, from Greek phthengesthai. Recognizing it helps you decode and remember the many English words built on this root.