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Words with Suffix “--careous” in English (GB)
Browse English (GB) words ending with the suffix “--careous”, complete with pronunciations, syllable breakdowns, and linguistic insights.
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--careous From Latin 'calx' (lime, stone), denotes containing calcium carbonate.
argillocalcareous
6 syllables17 letters
ar·gil·lo·cal·care·ous
/ɑːˈɡɪloʊˌkælkeəɹəs/
adjective
The word 'argillocalcareous' is a six-syllable adjective of Latinate origin. Stress falls on the fifth syllable ('care'). Syllable division follows standard English rules, prioritizing vowel sounds and morpheme boundaries. The word is composed of the prefix 'argillo-', the root 'local', and the suffix '-careous'.