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Words with Prefix “ob-” in English (GB)

Browse English (GB) words starting with the prefix “ob-”, complete with pronunciations, syllable breakdowns, and linguistic insights.

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ob- Latin origin, meaning 'against' or 'toward'.

obdiplostemonous
6 syllables16 letters
ob·dip·lo·ste·mo·nous
/ˌɒb.dɪp.ləʊˈstɛm.əʊ.nəs/
adjective

The word 'obdiplostemonous' is divided into six syllables: ob-dip-lo-ste-mo-nous. Stress falls on the fifth syllable. It's morphologically complex, with Latin and Greek roots and suffixes. Syllabification follows standard English rules, prioritizing vowel sounds and maximizing onsets.

objectionableness
6 syllables17 letters
ob·jec·tion·a·ble·ness
/əbˈdʒekʃənləsnəs/
noun

The word 'objectionableness' is divided into six syllables (ob-jec-tion-a-ble-ness) with primary stress on the third syllable ('tion'). It's formed from the prefix 'ob-', the root 'ject', and the suffixes '-ion', '-able', and '-ness'. Syllabification follows standard English rules based on vowel and consonant sounds.

obsequiousnesses
6 syllables16 letters
ob·se·qui·ous·ness·es
/əbˌsiːkwiˈəs.nəs.ɪz/
noun

The word 'obsequiousnesses' is divided into six syllables: ob-se-qui-ous-ness-es. It's a noun with Latin roots, meaning excessive flattery. Primary stress falls on the fourth syllable ('ous'). Syllable division follows vowel-consonant and suffix division rules, with the 'ious' sequence remaining intact.

observationalism
6 syllables16 letters
ob·ser·va·tion·al·ism
/əbˌzɜːvəˈʃənəlɪzəm/
noun

The word 'observationalism' is divided into six syllables: ob-ser-va-tion-al-ism. The primary stress falls on the fifth syllable ('al'). It is morphologically complex, built from a Latin prefix, root, and multiple suffixes. Syllable division follows standard English vowel-consonant and consonant cluster rules.