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Words with Suffix “--ious/-ness” in English (GB)

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

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--ious/-ness -ious (Latin, forming adjectives meaning "full of, characterized by"). -ness (English, forming nouns denoting a state or quality).

contumeliousness
6 syllables16 letters
con·tu·me·li·ous·ness
/kɒnˈtjuːməliəsnəs/
noun

The word 'contumeliousness' is a six-syllable noun of Latin origin, characterized by a complex morphemic structure and a primary stress on the third syllable. Syllabification follows standard English phonotactic constraints and the Maximal Onset Principle.

noninfectiousness
5 syllables17 letters
non·in·fec·tious·ness
/ˌnɒnɪnˌfɛkˈtɪəsnəs/
noun

The word 'noninfectiousness' is divided into five syllables: non-in-fec-tious-ness. It comprises the prefix 'non-', the root 'infect', and the suffixes '-ious' and '-ness'. Primary stress falls on the fourth syllable ('tious'). Syllable division follows rules maximizing onsets and avoiding stranded consonants, resulting in a structure consistent with English phonological patterns.

noninvidiousness
6 syllables16 letters
non·in·vi·di·ous·ness
/ˌnɒnɪnˌvɪdɪəs.nəs/
noun

The word 'noninvidiousness' is divided into six syllables: non-in-vi-di-ous-ness. Primary stress falls on the fourth syllable ('di'). The word is morphologically complex, consisting of a Latin prefix, root, and suffixes. Syllabification follows standard GB English rules based on vowel-consonant patterns.

supersuspiciousness
6 syllables19 letters
su·per·su·spi·cious·ness
/ˌsuːpə(r)səˈspɪʃəs.nəs/
noun

Supersuspiciousness is a six-syllable noun (su-per-su-spi-cious-ness) with primary stress on the fifth syllable. It's formed from the prefix 'super-', root 'suspect', and suffixes '-ious' and '-ness'. Syllabification follows standard English vowel and consonant cluster rules, with potential for 'r' elision in GB English.

uncensoriousness
5 syllables16 letters
un·cen·sor·ious·ness
/ʌnˈsen.sə.ri.əs.nəs/
noun

The word 'uncensoriousness' is divided into five syllables: un-cen-sor-ious-ness. The primary stress falls on the fourth syllable ('ious'). The word is morphologically complex, comprising a prefix, root, and two suffixes. Syllable division follows standard English rules based on vowel-consonant patterns.