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

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

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--itive Latin origin (*-ivus*), forming adjectives denoting quality.

electrosensitive
6 syllables16 letters
el·ec·tro·sen·si·tive
/ɪˈlɛktrəʊsɛnsɪtɪv/
adjective

The word 'electrosensitive' is divided into six syllables: el-ec-tro-sen-si-tive. The primary stress falls on the second syllable. Syllable division follows the Onset-Rime principle, with open and closed syllables determined by vowel-consonant patterns. The word is morphologically complex, comprising a Greek prefix, a Latin root, and a Latin suffix.

parthenogenitive
6 syllables16 letters
par·the·no·gen·i·tive
/ˌpɑːθɪnoʊˈdʒɛnɪtɪv/
adjective

The word 'parthenogenitive' is divided into six syllables: par-the-no-gen-i-tive. It is of Greek and Latin origin, functioning as an adjective. Primary stress falls on the fourth syllable ('gen'). Syllable division follows standard English rules based on vowel-consonant and consonant cluster-vowel patterns.

philoprogenitive
6 syllables16 letters
phil·o·pro·gen·i·tive
/ˌfɪləʊˈprɒdʒənɪtɪv/
adjective

The word 'philoprogenitive' is a six-syllable adjective of Latin and Greek origin. Stress falls on the antepenultimate syllable. Syllabification follows standard English rules of vowel-consonant alternation, with some considerations for consonant clusters and vowel pronunciation.

pseudocompetitive
6 syllables17 letters
pseu·do·com·pe·ti·tive
/ˌsjuːdoʊkɒmˈpɛtɪtɪv/
adjective

The word 'pseudocompetitive' is divided into six syllables: pseu-do-com-pe-ti-tive. The primary stress falls on the fourth syllable ('tive'). It's morphologically composed of the prefix 'pseudo-', the root 'compete', and the suffix '-itive'. Syllable division follows rules of onset maximization and CVC structure.