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Words with Suffix “--areous” in English (GB)
Browse English (GB) words ending with the suffix “--areous”, complete with pronunciations, syllable breakdowns, and linguistic insights.
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--areous From Latin *-areus*; forms an adjective meaning 'containing'.
silicocalcareous
7 syllables16 letters
si·li·co·cal·ca·re·ous
/ˌsɪlɪkoʊkælˈkeɪriəs/
adjective
The word 'silicocalcareous' is a complex adjective of Latin origin. Syllabification follows standard GB English rules, prioritizing onsets and vowel centrality. Primary stress falls on the antepenultimate syllable. The word is morphologically composed of the prefix 'silico-', the root 'calc-', and the suffix '-areous'.