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Words with Suffix “--acious” in English (GB)

Browse English (GB) words ending with the suffix “--acious”, complete with pronunciations, syllable breakdowns, and linguistic insights.

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--acious Latin origin, meaning 'having the quality of', forms an adjective.

perspicaciousness
5 syllables17 letters
per·spi·ca·cious·ness
/pɜːˈspɪkeɪʃəsnəs/
noun

The word 'perspicaciousness' is divided into five syllables: per-spi-ca-cious-ness. It's a noun derived from Latin roots, with primary stress on the fourth syllable ('cious'). Syllable division follows vowel-CVC and consonant cluster rules, with the 'ci' digraph pronounced as /ʃ/ being a notable exception.

pertinaciousness
5 syllables16 letters
per·ti·na·cious·ness
/pɜːtɪˈneɪʃəsnəs/
noun

Pertinaciousness is a five-syllable noun (per-ti-na-cious-ness) with primary stress on the fourth syllable. It's derived from Latin roots and English suffixes, denoting stubborn persistence. Syllabification follows standard VC and CV rules.

pervicaciousness
5 syllables16 letters
per·vi·ca·cious·ness
/ˌpɜːvɪˈkeɪʃəsnəs/
noun

The word 'pervicaciousness' is a five-syllable noun (/ˌpɜːvɪˈkeɪʃəsnəs/) with primary stress on the fourth syllable. It's formed from Latin roots and English suffixes, denoting stubbornness. Syllabification follows standard English rules, maximizing onsets and respecting consonant clusters.