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Words with Suffix “--esque” in English (GB)

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

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--esque French origin, meaning 'in the manner of' or 'resembling'.

Michelangelesque
6 syllables16 letters
Mi·che·lan·ge·les·que
/ˌmɪk.əl.æn.ʒəˈlɛsk/
adjective

Michelangelesque is a six-syllable adjective with stress on the fourth syllable. Syllabification follows standard English rules, but is influenced by its French origin and the pronunciation of the 'g' sound.

unpicturesqueness
5 syllables17 letters
un·pic·ture·sque·ness
/ʌnˈpɪktʃəskwɪnəs/
noun

The word 'unpicturesqueness' is divided into five syllables: un-pic-ture-sque-ness. The primary stress falls on the 'sque' syllable. It's a noun formed from the prefix 'un-', the root 'picture', and the suffixes '-esque' and '-ness'. Syllabification follows standard English rules prioritizing vowel nuclei and maximizing onsets.