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

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

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--icentesis Greek origin, compound suffix meaning 'surgical puncture to obtain fluid'.

pericardicentesis
7 syllables17 letters
pe·ri·car·di·cen·te·sis
/ˌperɪkɑːdɪˈsentɪsɪs/
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The word 'pericardicentesis' is a complex noun of Greek and Latin origin. It is syllabified as pe-ri-car-di-cen-te-sis, with primary stress on the fifth syllable ('cen'). The syllabification follows vowel-centric rules, with breaks occurring after vowels unless followed by another consonant. The pronunciation of 'c' as /s/ is a key phonetic feature in British English.