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

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

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--ments Old French origin, indicating action, result, or state.

countermovements
4 syllables16 letters
coun·ter·move·ments
/ˌkaʊntəˈmuːvmənts/
noun

The word 'countermovements' is a noun divided into four syllables (coun-ter-move-ments) with stress on 'move'. Syllabification follows standard English rules based on vowel-consonant boundaries and maximizing onsets. It comprises the prefix 'counter-', root 'move', and suffix '-ments'.

disacknowledgements
5 syllables19 letters
dis·a·cknow·ledg·ments
/ˌdɪsækˈnɒlɪdʒmənts/
noun

The word 'disacknowledgements' is divided into five syllables: dis-a-cknow-ledg-ments, with primary stress on 'cknow'. It consists of the prefix 'dis-', the root 'acknowledge', and the suffix '-ments'. Syllabification follows rules maximizing onsets and avoiding stranded consonants.

reestablishments
5 syllables16 letters
re·e·stab·lish·ments
/riːˈɛstæblɪʃmənts/
noun

The word 'reestablishments' is divided into five syllables: re-e-stab-lish-ments. It consists of the prefix 're-', the root 'establish', and the suffix '-ments'. The primary stress falls on the third syllable ('stab'). Syllable division follows standard English rules based on vowel-coda and consonant cluster principles.

supergovernments
5 syllables16 letters
su·per·gov·ern·ments
/ˌsuːpəˈɡʌvənmənts/
noun

The word 'supergovernments' is divided into five syllables: su-per-gov-ern-ments. The primary stress falls on 'gov'. It's morphologically composed of the prefix 'super-', the root 'govern', and the suffix '-ments'. Syllable division follows standard English rules based on vowel-consonant patterns and stress assignment.

undernourishments
5 syllables17 letters
un·der·nour·ish·ments
/ˌʌndəˈnʌrɪʃmənts/
noun

The word 'undernourishments' is a five-syllable noun with primary stress on the third syllable ('nour'). Syllabification follows standard English rules based on vowel nuclei and consonant clusters, with potential for vowel reduction in rapid speech.