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

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

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--like-ness Old English origins, indicating quality or state.

ungentlemanlikeness
7 syllables19 letters
un·gen·tle·man·li·ke·ness
/ʌnˈdʒɛntəlmənlɪknəs/
noun

The word 'ungentlemanlikeness' is divided into seven syllables: un-gen-tle-man-li-ke-ness. The primary stress falls on the third syllable ('tle'). It's a noun formed from the prefix 'un-', the root 'gentleman', and the suffixes '-like' and '-ness'. Syllabification follows vowel nucleus and onset-rime rules, with consideration for consonant clusters and initial affricates.

unsportsmanlikeness
5 syllables19 letters
un·sports·man·like·ness
/ʌnˈspɔːtsmənˌlɪknəs/
noun

The word 'unsportsmanlikeness' is divided into five syllables: un-sports-man-like-ness. It consists of the prefix 'un-', the root 'sportsman', and the suffixes '-like' and '-ness'. The primary stress falls on the second syllable ('sports'). Syllable division follows standard English rules regarding vowel-consonant-vowel patterns, consonant clusters, and suffix separation.