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

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--ies English pluralizing suffix.

antiaristocracies
6 syllables17 letters
anti·ar·i·sto·cra·cies
/ˌæntiˌærɪstəˈkreɪsiːz/
noun

The word 'antiaristocracies' is a six-syllable noun with primary stress on the penultimate syllable. It's formed from the prefix 'anti-', the root 'aristocrat', and the suffix '-ies'. Syllabification follows standard English rules, accommodating complex consonant clusters.

archconfraternities
6 syllables19 letters
arch·con·fra·ter·ni·ties
/ˌɑːtʃkɒnfrəˈtɜːnɪtiːz/
noun

The word 'archconfraternities' is divided into six syllables: arch-con-fra-ter-ni-ties. The primary stress falls on the fifth syllable ('ni'). It is a noun formed from the prefix 'arch-', the root 'confrater-', and the suffix '-ies'. Syllable division follows rules of onset maximization and vowel-centricity.

aristodemocracies
7 syllables17 letters
a·ris·to·de·mo·cra·cies
/ˌærɪstəˈdɛməkrəsiːz/
noun

The word 'aristodemocracies' is divided into seven syllables: a-ris-to-de-mo-cra-cies. Primary stress falls on the fifth syllable ('cra-'). The word is composed of Greek and English morphemes, with a complex structure but consistent syllabification based on vowel sounds and consonant clusters.

climatotherapies
6 syllables16 letters
cli·ma·to·the·ra·pies
/ˌklaɪmətoʊˈθɛrəpiːz/
noun

The word 'climatotherapies' is divided into six syllables: cli-ma-to-the-ra-pies. The primary stress is on the third syllable ('ther-'). It's formed from the prefix 'climate-', the root 'therap-', and the suffix '-ies'. Syllabification follows the Vowel Peak principle.

clitoridectomies
6 syllables16 letters
cli·to·ri·dec·to·mies
/ˌklɪtərɪdɛkˈtɒmiːz/
noun

The word 'clitoridectomies' is a six-syllable noun with primary stress on the fourth syllable ('tomies') and secondary stress on the first ('cli-'). It's formed from Greek and Latin roots and suffixes, denoting the surgical removal of the clitoris. Syllabification follows the Maximal Onset Principle and vowel-centric rules.

counterstrategies
5 syllables17 letters
coun·ter·stra·te·gies
/ˈkaʊntəˌstrætɪdʒiːz/
noun

The word 'counterstrategies' is divided into five syllables: coun-ter-stra-te-gies. It consists of the prefix 'counter-', the root 'strategy', and the suffix '-ies'. Primary stress falls on the first syllable. Syllable division follows standard English rules, accounting for consonant clusters and vowel-consonant patterns.

duodenojejunostomies
9 syllables20 letters
du·o·de·no·je·ju·no·sto·mies
/ˌdjuːˌɒdənoʊˌdʒeɪdʒuːnəʊˈstɒmiːz/
noun

The word 'duodenojejunostomies' is a complex noun with nine syllables, stressed on the fifth syllable ('je'). Syllabification follows standard English rules, maximizing onsets and avoiding stranded consonants. It's a medical term denoting a surgical connection between the duodenum and jejunum.

electrocauteries
6 syllables16 letters
el·ec·tro·cau·te·ries
/ɪˌlek.troʊˈkɔː.tə.riːz/
noun

Electrocauteries is a six-syllable word with primary stress on the third syllable (/kɔː/). Syllabification follows standard English rules of vowel division and consonant cluster preservation, with a Greek-Latin morphemic origin. It functions as a plural noun denoting surgical instruments.

electrotherapies
6 syllables16 letters
el·ec·tro·ther·a·pies
/ˌɛlɪktrəʊˈθɛrəpiːz/
noun

Electrotherapies is a six-syllable noun with primary stress on the fifth syllable. It's formed from Greek and English morphemes relating to electricity and healing. Syllabification follows standard English rules, maximizing onsets and ensuring each syllable contains a vowel.

galvanocauteries
6 syllables16 letters
gal·va·no·cau·te·ries
/ɡæl.vəˈnoʊ.kɔː.tə.riːz/
noun

The word 'galvanocauteries' is divided into six syllables: gal-va-no-cau-te-ries. Stress falls on the fourth syllable ('cau-'). The word is morphologically complex, comprising a prefix ('galvano-'), root ('cauter-'), and suffix ('-ies'). Syllable division follows standard English rules prioritizing onset maximization and avoiding stranded consonants.

ganglionectomies
6 syllables16 letters
gan·gli·on·ec·to·mies
/ˈɡæŋ.ɡli.ɒn.ɪkˈtɒm.iːz/
noun

The word 'ganglionectomies' is divided into six syllables: gan-gli-on-ec-to-mies. Stress falls on the fifth syllable. The word is morphologically complex, consisting of a Greek prefix, root, and an English suffix. Syllable division follows standard English rules, with a minor exception for the 'gli' cluster.

gastrojejunostomies
7 syllables19 letters
gas·tro·je·ju·nos·to·mies
/ˌɡæstrəʊˌdʒeɪdʒuːnəʊˈstɒmiːz/
noun

Gastrojejunostomies is a seven-syllable noun with primary stress on the fifth syllable. Syllabification follows standard English vowel-consonant separation rules, reflecting its Greek and Latin origins.

gerontotherapies
6 syllables16 letters
ge·ron·to·ther·a·pies
/ˌdʒɛrɒnˌtɒrəˈpiːz/
noun

The word 'gerontotherapies' is a noun consisting of six syllables (ge-ron-to-ther-a-pies) with primary stress on the fourth syllable ('ther'). It is morphologically complex, derived from Greek and English elements, and follows standard English syllable division rules.

historiographies
6 syllables16 letters
his·to·ri·o·gra·phies
/hɪˌstɔːriˈɒɡrəfiːz/
noun

The word 'historiographies' is divided into six syllables: his-to-ri-o-gra-phies, with primary stress on the fourth syllable ('gra'). It's morphologically complex, comprising a Greek-derived prefix, root, and English suffixes. Syllabification follows standard onset-rime and vowel-consonant division rules.

hypophysectomies
6 syllables16 letters
hy·po·phy·sec·to·mies
/ˌhaɪpəfɪˈsɛktəmiːz/
noun

The word 'hypophysectomies' is divided into six syllables: hy-po-phy-sec-to-mies. The primary stress falls on the fourth syllable ('sec'). It's a complex noun formed from Greek and Latin roots, denoting the surgical removal of the pituitary gland. Syllabification follows standard GB English rules of onset-nucleus-coda structure.

intercommunities
6 syllables16 letters
in·ter·com·mu·ni·ties
/ˌɪntəkəˈmjuːnɪtiːz/
noun

The word 'intercommunities' is divided into six syllables: in-ter-com-mu-ni-ties. The primary stress falls on the fourth syllable ('mu'). It is a noun formed from the prefix 'inter-', the root 'community', and the suffix '-ies'. Syllable division follows standard English rules prioritizing onsets and avoiding stranded consonants.

nonprobabilities
6 syllables16 letters
non·prob·a·bil·i·ties
/ˌnɒnˌprɒbəˈbɪlətiːz/
noun

The word 'nonprobabilities' is divided into six syllables: non-prob-a-bil-i-ties. Stress falls on the third syllable ('bil'). The word is morphologically composed of the prefix 'non-', the root 'probability', and the suffix '-ies'. Syllabification follows standard English rules based on onset-rhyme structure and vowel nuclei.

ophthalmoscopies
5 syllables16 letters
op·thal·mo·scop·ies
/ˌɒfθæl.məˈskɒp.iːz/
noun

The word 'ophthalmoscopies' is divided into five syllables: op-thal-mo-scop-ies. The primary stress falls on the fourth syllable ('scop'). It's a noun formed from Greek roots and English suffixes, referring to eye examinations. Syllable division follows standard English rules, prioritizing vowel-consonant separation and avoiding stranded consonants.

parathyroidectomies
7 syllables19 letters
pa·ra·thy·roid·ec·to·mies
/ˌpærəˈθaɪrɔɪdˈɛktəmiːz/
noun

The word 'parathyroidectomies' is a seven-syllable noun with primary stress on the fifth syllable ('ec'). It's formed from Greek and English morphemes, and its syllabification follows standard English rules of onset-rhyme structure and the Maximum Onset Principle.

radiotelemetries
8 syllables16 letters
ra·di·o·te·le·me·tri·es
/ˌreɪdi.oʊtɛləˈmɛtriːz/
noun

The word 'radiotelemetries' is divided into eight syllables based on vowel sounds and onset maximization. Stress falls on the fifth syllable ('le'). It's a noun composed of the prefixes 'radio-' and 'tele-', the root 'metry', and the suffix '-ies'. Syllabification follows standard English rules, prioritizing onsets and avoiding stranded consonants.

staphylorrhaphies
5 syllables17 letters
sta·phy·lo·rra·phies
/ˈstæfɪlɒrəfiːz/
noun

Staphylorrhaphies is a five-syllable noun with primary stress on the fourth syllable. Its structure is influenced by Greek origins and the unusual 'rrh' cluster, treated as a single unit. The morphemic breakdown reveals a prefix, root, and suffix.

superefficiencies
6 syllables17 letters
su·per·ef·fi·cien·cies
/ˌsuːpəˌefɪˈʃənsɪz/
noun

The word 'superefficiencies' is divided into six syllables: su-per-ef-fi-cien-cies. The primary stress falls on the third syllable ('fi'). It's morphologically composed of the prefix 'super-', the root 'efficient', and the suffix '-ies'. Syllabification follows standard English Onset-Nucleus-Coda rules.

supernecessities
6 syllables16 letters
su·per·ne·cess·i·ties
/ˌsuːpəneˈsesɪtiːz/
noun

The word 'supernecessities' is a noun comprised of the prefix 'super-', the root 'necessity', and the suffix '-ies'. It is divided into six syllables: su-per-ne-cess-i-ties, with primary stress on the third syllable ('cess'). Syllabification follows standard English rules prioritizing maximizing onsets and avoiding stranded consonants.

undersecretaries
6 syllables16 letters
un·der·se·cre·ta·ries
/ˌʌndə(r)ˈsiːkrəˌtɪəriːz/
noun

Undersecretaries is a six-syllable noun with primary stress on the fourth syllable. It's formed from the prefix 'under-', the root 'secret', and the suffixes '-ary' and '-ies'. Syllable division follows onset-rime principles, with consideration for the potential elision of the 'r' in non-rhotic accents.