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Words with Suffix “--ectomy/-ies” in English (GB)

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

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--ectomy/-ies Greek origin (*ektomē* - excision), surgical removal; English plural marker

chemopallidectomies
7 syllables19 letters
chem·o·pal·li·dec·to·mies
/ˌkem.oʊ.pæl.ɪ.ˈdɛk.tə.miːz/
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The word 'chemopallidectomies' is a complex noun divided into seven syllables: chem-o-pal-li-dec-to-mies. Stress falls on the fifth syllable ('dec'). The syllabification follows standard English rules of onset maximization and vowel-centricity, respecting morpheme boundaries where possible. It is a plural noun referring to a specific surgical procedure.