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Words with Suffix “--centesis” in English (GB)
Browse English (GB) words ending with the suffix “--centesis”, complete with pronunciations, syllable breakdowns, and linguistic insights.
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--centesis Greek origin, meaning 'surgical puncture to remove fluid'; grammatical suffix.
pericardiocentesis
8 syllables18 letters
pe·ri·car·di·o·cen·te·sis
/ˌpɛrɪkɑːdɪoʊsənˈtiːsɪs/
noun
The word 'pericardiocentesis' is divided into eight syllables based on vowel sounds, following standard GB English syllabification rules. The primary stress falls on the seventh syllable ('te'). The word is of Greek and Latin origin and functions as a noun denoting a medical procedure.