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Words with Suffix “--nous” in English (GB)
Browse English (GB) words ending with the suffix “--nous”, complete with pronunciations, syllable breakdowns, and linguistic insights.
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--nous From Greek *-nous* meaning 'having the nature of', forms an adjective.
fibrocartilaginous
7 syllables18 letters
fi·bro·car·ti·la·gi·nous
/ˌfaɪbroʊkɑːrtɪˈleɪdʒɪnəs/
adjective
The word 'fibrocartilaginous' is divided into seven syllables: fi-bro-car-ti-la-gi-nous. It's an adjective of Latin and Greek origin, with primary stress on the fifth syllable. Syllabification follows standard English (GB) rules based on vowel-consonant patterns and diphthong formation.