Words with Root “cantanker” in English (GB)

The word 'cantankerousnesses' is divided into six syllables: can-tan-ker-ous-ness-es. The primary stress falls on the third syllable ('ker'). It's a noun formed from the root 'cantanker' with the suffixes '-ous', '-ness', and '-es'. Syllable division follows standard English rules of onset maximization and vowel nucleus requirements.