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

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

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--like Old English '-lic', denoting resemblance.

quartermasterlike
5 syllables17 letters
quar·ter·mas·ter·like
/ˈkwɔːtəˌmɑːstəˌlaɪk/
adjective

The word 'quartermasterlike' is divided into five syllables: quar-ter-mas-ter-like. The primary stress falls on 'mas'. It's morphologically complex, built from the prefix 'quarter-', root 'master-', and suffix '-like'. Syllabification follows standard English rules prioritizing onsets and avoiding stranded consonants.

unbridegroomlike
4 syllables16 letters
un·bride·groom·like
/ʌnˈbraɪdɡruːmlaɪk/
adjective

The word 'unbridegroomlike' is divided into four syllables: un-bride-groom-like. It consists of the prefix 'un-', the root 'bridegroom', and the suffix '-like'. The primary stress falls on the third syllable ('groom'). The phonetic transcription is /ʌnˈbraɪdɡruːmlaɪk/. Syllable division follows rules of onset maximization and vowel peak principle.

unmagistratelike
6 syllables16 letters
un·ma·gis·tra·te·laik
/ʌnˈmædʒɪstreɪtlaɪk/
adjective

The word 'unmagistratelike' is divided into six syllables: un-ma-gis-tra-te-laik. The primary stress falls on the third syllable ('tra-'). It's morphologically complex, consisting of the prefix 'un-', the root 'magistrate', and the suffix '-like'. Syllabification follows standard English rules prioritizing vowel sounds and maximizing onsets.

unspinsterlikeness
5 syllables18 letters
un·spin·ster·like·ness
/ʌnˈspɪnstəˌlɪknəs/
noun

The word 'unspinsterlikeness' is divided into five syllables (un-spin-ster-like-ness) with stress on the third syllable. It's a noun formed from a prefix, root, and two suffixes, denoting a lack of traditional spinster characteristics. Syllabification follows standard English rules.