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Words with Suffix “--cy” in English (GB)
Browse English (GB) words ending with the suffix “--cy”, complete with pronunciations, syllable breakdowns, and linguistic insights.
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--cy Greek origin (via French), denotes state, quality, or condition, nominalization function.
counterefficiency
6 syllables17 letters
coun·ter·ef·fi·cien·cy
/ˌkaʊntərɪfɪˈʃənsi/
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The word 'counterefficiency' is syllabified as coun-ter-ef-fi-cien-cy, with primary stress on the penultimate syllable. It comprises the prefix 'counter-', the root 'efficient', and the suffix '-cy'. Syllabification follows onset maximization and vowel nucleus rules, with the 'ci' digraph presenting a minor exception.