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

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--is Greek origin, forms a noun denoting a process or state

electrocatalysis
7 syllables16 letters
e·lec·tro·ca·ta·ly·sis
/ɪˌlek.troʊ.kæ.təˈlɪ.sɪs/
noun

Electrocatalysis is divided into five syllables: e-lec-tro-ca-ta-ly-sis. The primary stress is on 'ly-sis'. Syllabification follows rules of vowel-liquid separation, consonant-final syllable separation, and consonant cluster breaking. The word is a noun derived from Greek roots, referring to the acceleration of a chemical reaction on an electrode surface.

electrocataphoresis
8 syllables19 letters
el·ec·tro·ca·ta·pho·re·sis
/ˌɛlɛktrəʊkætəˈfɔːrɪsɪs/
noun

Electrocataphoresis is a complex noun of Greek origin. Syllabification follows standard English rules, dividing the word into eight syllables with primary stress on the fifth syllable ('re'). The word's structure is similar to other scientific terms with Greek and Latin roots.

electrodiagnosis
6 syllables16 letters
el·ec·tro·diag·no·sis
/ˌɛlɪktrəʊdaɪˈæɡnəsɪs/
noun

Electrodiagnosis is a six-syllable noun with primary stress on the fourth syllable. Syllabification follows standard English rules based on onset-rime structure and consonant cluster maintenance. The word is morphologically complex, comprising a Greek-derived prefix, root, and suffix.

electroendosmosis
8 syllables17 letters
el·ec·tro·en·do·os·mo·sis
/ˌɛlɛktroʊˌɛndoʊˈɒzməsɪs/
noun

Electroendosmosis is an eight-syllable noun with primary stress on the fifth syllable ('os'). Syllable division follows standard English rules, maximizing onsets and avoiding stranded consonants. The word is morphologically complex, composed of Greek-derived prefixes, a root, and a suffix.

electrohemostasis
7 syllables17 letters
el·ec·tro·he·mo·sta·sis
/ˌɛlɛktrəʊhiːməˈsteɪsɪs/
noun

Electrohemostasis is a seven-syllable noun of Greek and Latin origin. Primary stress falls on the fourth syllable ('he'). Syllable division follows standard English rules based on vowel-consonant patterns. The word's morphemic structure consists of the prefix 'electro-', the root 'hemostas-', and the suffix '-is'.

hydrocholecystis
6 syllables16 letters
hy·dro·cho·lec·ys·tis
/ˌhaɪ.droʊ.koʊ.lɪˈsɪs.tɪs/
noun

Hydrocholecystis is a six-syllable noun of Greek origin, stressed on the fourth syllable. Syllabification follows the onset-rime principle, with consonant clusters maintained. Its complexity arises from its length and unusual sound combinations.

ophthalmophthisis
5 syllables17 letters
op·thal·mo·phthis·is
/ˌɒfθæl.məˈfθɪsɪs/
noun

Ophthalmophthisis is a five-syllable noun of Greek origin. The primary stress falls on the fourth syllable ('phthis'). Syllabification follows standard English rules, accounting for complex consonant clusters and the word's etymological background. The division is op-thal-mo-phthis-is.

osteohalisteresis
7 syllables17 letters
oste·o·ha·lis·te·re·sis
/ˌɒstiːoʊhæˈlɪstərɪsɪs/
noun

Osteohalisteresis is a seven-syllable noun of Greek origin, with primary stress on the fifth syllable ('te'). Syllable division follows standard English CV and CVC patterns. The word's complexity arises from its consonant clusters and multiple morphemes.

phacoanaphylaxis
7 syllables16 letters
pha·co·a·na·phy·la·xis
/ˌfækoʊænəˈfɪləksɪs/
noun

The word 'phacoanaphylaxis' is a seven-syllable noun of Greek origin, with primary stress on the fifth syllable. Syllable division follows vowel and onset-rime rules, with the 'ph' digraph pronounced as /f/. It describes a severe inflammatory eye condition.

psychoprophylaxis
6 syllables17 letters
psy·cho·pro·phy·la·xis
/ˈsaɪkoʊprəʊfɪˈleɪksɪs/
noun

The word 'psychoprophylaxis' is divided into six syllables: psy-cho-pro-phy-la-xis. It features Greek-derived morphemes and consonant clusters. Primary stress falls on the fourth syllable. Syllabification follows standard English onset-rime rules, accommodating permissible consonant clusters.