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Words with Suffix “--is-es” in English (GB)
Browse English (GB) words ending with the suffix “--is-es”, complete with pronunciations, syllable breakdowns, and linguistic insights.
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--is-es Greek/English origin, verbal inflection indicating third-person singular present tense.
photosynthesises
6 syllables16 letters
pho·to·syn·the·si·ses
/ˌfoʊtəˈsɪnθɪsaɪziːz/
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The word 'photosynthesises' is divided into six syllables: pho-to-syn-the-si-ses. Primary stress falls on 'syn'. It's a verb derived from Greek roots, meaning to convert light into chemical energy. Syllabification follows onset-rime structure with considerations for vowel reduction and digraphs.