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

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

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--lysis Greek origin, meaning loosening or dissolution

electrostenolysis
7 syllables17 letters
e·lec·tro·ste·no·ly·sis
/ˌɛlɛktroʊˌstɛnoʊˈlaɪsɪs/
noun

The word 'electrostenolysis' is divided into seven syllables: e-lec-tro-ste-no-ly-sis. It comprises the prefixes 'electro-' and 'steno-', the root 'osten-', and the suffix '-lysis'. Primary stress falls on the fifth syllable ('ly-'). Syllable division follows principles of onset maximization and vowel-centric division, aligning with morpheme boundaries.

erythrocytolysis
7 syllables16 letters
e·ryth·ro·cy·to·ly·sis
/ˌɛrɪθroʊsaɪˈtoʊlɪsɪs/
noun

Erythrocytolysis is a seven-syllable noun with primary stress on the antepenultimate syllable. Syllable division follows vowel-based nuclei and permissible consonant clusters, influenced by its Greek etymology. It describes the breakdown of red blood cells.

pharyngoparalysis
7 syllables17 letters
pha·ryn·go·pa·ra·ly·sis
/ˌfæˈrɪŋɡoʊpærəˈlaɪsɪs/
noun

The word 'pharyngoparalysis' is divided into seven syllables: pha-ryn-go-pa-ra-ly-sis. Primary stress falls on the fifth syllable ('ra'). The word is morphologically complex, derived from Greek roots. Syllable division follows standard English rules of onset maximization and vowel nucleus requirements.

staphylodialysis
7 syllables16 letters
sta·phy·lo·daɪ·a·la·sis
/ˈstæfɪloʊdaɪˈæləsɪs/
noun

Staphylodialysis is divided into seven syllables: sta-phy-lo-daɪ-a-la-sis. Primary stress falls on the fifth syllable ('di'). The word is a noun derived from Greek morphemes, referring to a medical analysis procedure. Syllable division follows standard English rules based on vowel sounds and onset maximization.