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

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--osis Greek origin, meaning 'condition, disease'. Indicates a pathological state.

acrotrophoneurosis
7 syllables18 letters
a·cro·tro·pho·neu·ro·sis
/ˌæk.rə.trəʊ.fəʊ.n(j)ʊəˈrəʊ.sɪs/
noun

Acrotrophoneurosis is a complex noun of Greek origin. It is divided into seven syllables: a-cro-tro-pho-neu-ro-sis, with primary stress on the penultimate syllable. Syllable division follows rules maximizing onsets and avoiding stranded consonants. The word's length and morphology present edge cases, but the core principles of English syllabification apply.

anthracosilicosis
7 syllables17 letters
an·thra·co·si·li·co·sis
/ˌænθrəkoʊsɪlɪˈkoʊsɪs/
noun

Anthracosilicosis is a seven-syllable noun of Greek and Latin origin, denoting a lung disease. Primary stress is on the fifth syllable (/ˈlɪ/). Syllabification follows standard English rules, with open and closed syllables alternating. Its complexity stems from consonant clusters and a multi-morphemic structure.

anthropomorphosis
6 syllables17 letters
an·thro·po·mor·pho·sis
/ˌænθrɒpoʊmɔːrˈfoʊsɪs/
noun

The word 'anthropomorphosis' is divided into six syllables: an-thro-po-mor-pho-sis. It is composed of the prefix 'anthropo-', the root 'morph-', and the suffix '-osis'. The primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('pho'). Syllable division follows standard English rules based on vowel-consonant patterns.

autometamorphosis
7 syllables17 letters
au·to·me·ta·mor·pho·sis
/ˌɔːtəʊˌmɛtəmɔːˈfoʊsɪs/
noun

Autometamorphosis is a noun with seven syllables (au-to-me-ta-mor-pho-sis). It's composed of the Greek prefix 'auto-', root 'metamorph-', and suffix '-osis'. Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('pho'). Syllable division follows vowel-consonant and diphthong resolution rules.

blepharanthracosis
6 syllables18 letters
ble·pha·ran·thra·co·sis
/ˌblef.ə.ræn.θrəˈkoʊ.sɪs/
noun

Blepharanthracosis is a Greek-derived noun divided into six syllables: ble-pha-ran-thra-co-sis, with primary stress on the fifth syllable ('co-'). Syllable division follows standard English onset-rhyme structure, accounting for digraphs and permissible consonant clusters.

brachiostrophosis
6 syllables17 letters
bra·chi·o·stro·pho·sis
/ˌbræki.əˈstrɒf.ə.sɪs/
noun

Brachiostrophosis is a six-syllable noun of Greek origin, with primary stress on the penultimate syllable. Syllable division follows standard English rules, maximizing onsets and utilizing vowel nuclei. The word's structure is comparable to other words with Greek roots and the '-osis' suffix.

bronchoaspergillosis
7 syllables20 letters
bron·cho·as·per·gil·lo·sis
/ˈbrɒŋkoʊˌæspərˌdʒɪləˈsɪs/
noun

Bronchoaspergillosis is a six-syllable noun of Greek and Latin origin, denoting a fungal infection. Syllabification follows standard English rules, prioritizing onset maximization and vowel-centric structure, with primary stress on the fifth syllable ('gil').

cylindrarthrosis
5 syllables16 letters
cyl·in·drar·thro·sis
/ˌsɪlɪnˌdɑːrˈθroʊsɪs/
noun

Cylindrarthrosis is a noun with five syllables (cyl-in-drar-thro-sis) derived from Greek morphemes. Stress falls on the antepenultimate syllable. Syllable division follows vowel-consonant, vowel-consonant cluster, and consonant cluster-vowel rules.

dermatosclerosis
6 syllables16 letters
der·ma·to·scle·ro·sis
/ˌdɜːrmətoʊsklɪˈroʊsɪs/
noun

Dermatosclerosis is a six-syllable noun of Greek origin, referring to a skin-hardening disease. Syllabification follows the Onset-Rime principle, with stress on the penultimate syllable. The word's structure is similar to other complex medical terms with Greek roots.

electrothanatosis
7 syllables17 letters
e·lec·tro·tha·na·to·sis
/ˌɛlɛktrəʊθænəˈtoʊsɪs/
noun

Electrothanatosis is a noun of Greek origin, meaning the simulation of death. It is divided into seven syllables: e-lec-tro-tha-na-to-sis, with primary stress on the fifth syllable ('to'). Syllable division follows standard English rules based on vowel-consonant patterns and diphthongs.

encephalosclerosis
6 syllables18 letters
en·ceph·a·lo·sclero·sis
/ˌɛnˌsɛfəloʊˈsklɪroʊsɪs/
noun

Encephalosclerosis is a six-syllable noun of Greek origin (en-ceph-a-lo-sclero-sis) with primary stress on the penultimate syllable. Syllabification follows standard English vowel and consonant-coda rules.

erythroblastosis
6 syllables16 letters
er·y·thro·blas·to·sis
/ˌɛrɪθroʊˈblæstəʊsɪs/
noun

Erythroblastosis is a complex noun of Greek origin, divided into six syllables: er-y-thro-blas-to-sis. Primary stress falls on the fourth syllable ('blas-'). Syllabification follows the onset-rime principle, accommodating consonant clusters and diphthongs.

erythroneocytosis
6 syllables17 letters
ery·thro·neo·cy·to·sis
/ˌɛrɪθroʊsaɪˈtoʊsɪs/
noun

Erythroneocytosis is a six-syllable noun with primary stress on the final syllable. Syllable division follows vowel-consonant and diphthong rules, with consideration for the 'er' cluster. The word is morphologically complex, derived from Greek roots denoting 'red,' 'cell,' and 'condition.'

esthesioneurosis
7 syllables16 letters
es·the·si·o·neu·ro·sis
/ˌɛsθəsiːoʊˈnjuːrəʊsɪs/
noun

Esthesioneurosis is a seven-syllable noun of Greek origin, divided as es-the-si-o-neu-ro-sis, with stress on the fifth syllable. Syllabification follows standard English (GB) rules, prioritizing onsets and respecting morphemic structure.

fibrotuberculosis
8 syllables17 letters
fi·bro·tu·ber·cu·lo·u·sis
/ˈfaɪbroʊtjuːbəkjuːloʊsɪs/
noun

Fibrotuberculosis is a complex noun of Latin and Greek origin. It is divided into eight syllables with primary stress on the fifth syllable ('cu-'). Syllable division follows onset maximization and avoidance of stranded consonants. The word's length and morphemic composition contribute to potential pronunciation variations.

hemihyperidrosis
7 syllables16 letters
he·mi·hy·per·i·dro·sis
/ˌhemihaɪpəˈraɪdrəsɪs/
noun

The word 'hemihyperidrosis' is divided into seven syllables: he-mi-hy-per-i-dro-sis. Stress falls on the fifth syllable. It's a noun of Greek origin denoting a congenital condition. Syllable division follows standard English rules based on vowel and consonant sequences.

hemimetamorphosis
7 syllables17 letters
he·mi·me·ta·mor·pho·sis
/ˌhemɪmeˈtɑːrməfəʊsɪs/
noun

Hemimetamorphosis is a seven-syllable noun with Greek origins, meaning incomplete metamorphosis. Syllabification follows standard English rules, prioritizing vowel-consonant patterns and maximizing onsets, with primary stress on the fifth syllable ('mor').

hyperalbuminosis
7 syllables16 letters
hy·per·al·bu·mi·no·sis
/ˌhaɪpərˌælbjuːmaɪˈnoʊsɪs/
noun

Hyperalbuminosis is a seven-syllable noun with primary stress on the fifth syllable. It's formed from Greek and Latin roots indicating an excessive amount of albumin in the blood. Syllabification follows standard English (GB) rules, prioritizing vowel-consonant and consonant-vowel patterns.

hyperleukocytosis
7 syllables17 letters
hy·per·leuk·o·cy·to·sis
/ˌhaɪpəˌluːkoʊsaɪˈtoʊsɪs/
noun

Hyperleukocytosis is a noun with seven syllables (hy-per-leuk-o-cy-to-sis). It's derived from Greek roots and suffixes, indicating an excessive number of white blood cells. Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable. Syllabification follows the onset-rime principle, considering vowel digraphs and diphthongs.

hypervitaminosis
7 syllables16 letters
hy·per·vi·ta·mi·no·sis
/ˌhaɪpəˌvɪtəmɪˈnoʊsɪs/
noun

Hypervitaminosis is a seven-syllable noun with primary stress on the fourth syllable ('ta'). It's formed from the Greek prefix 'hyper-', the Latin root 'vitamin', and the Greek suffix '-osis'. Syllable division follows standard English rules of vowel-consonant patterns, resulting in hy-per-vi-ta-mi-no-sis.

lymphogranulomatosis
8 syllables20 letters
lym·pho·gra·nu·lo·ma·to·sis
/ˌlɪmfəʊˌɡrænjʊləʊməˈtəʊsɪs/
noun

Lymphogranulomatosis is a complex noun of Greek and Latin origin, divided into eight syllables (lym-pho-gra-nu-lo-ma-to-sis) with primary stress on the penultimate syllable. Syllabification follows standard English rules of onset maximization and vowel-centric structure.

pharmacopsychosis
6 syllables17 letters
phar·ma·co·psy·cho·sis
/ˌfɑː.mə.koʊ.saɪ.koʊˈsɪs/
noun

The word 'pharmacopsychosis' is divided into six syllables: phar-ma-co-psy-cho-sis. It is a noun composed of the Greek prefixes 'pharmaco-' and 'psycho-', and the suffix '-osis'. Primary stress falls on the final syllable ('sis'). Syllable division follows the standard onset-rhyme structure of English.

pharyngoceratosis
7 syllables17 letters
pha·ryn·go·ce·ra·to·sis
/ˌfæˈrɪŋɡoʊˌsɛrəˈtoʊsɪs/
noun

Pharyngoceratosis is a complex noun of Greek origin, divided into seven syllables with primary stress on the sixth syllable ('to'). Syllable division follows standard English rules prioritizing onset maximization and avoiding stranded consonants. The word's morphemic structure reveals its meaning as a condition involving horn-like growths in the throat.

phlebothrombosis
5 syllables16 letters
phle·bo·throm·bo·sis
/ˌfleboʊθrɒmˈboʊsɪs/
noun

Phlebothrombosis is a five-syllable noun of Greek and Latin origin. The primary stress falls on the fourth syllable. Syllabification follows vowel-consonant and consonant cluster rules, with the initial 'ph' treated as a single onset. The word's medical context influences its pronunciation and syllabic structure.

phosphorhidrosis
5 syllables16 letters
phos·pho·ri·do·sis
/ˈfɒsfəraɪdroʊsɪs/
noun

Phosphorhidrosis is a five-syllable noun with primary stress on the fourth syllable. Syllabification follows standard English rules based on vowel nuclei and consonant clusters, with consideration for the 'ph' digraph and potential vowel variations. The word is morphologically complex, composed of Greek-derived prefix, root, and suffix.

pneumonoconiosis
7 syllables16 letters
pneu·mo·no·co·ni·o·sis
/ˌnjuːmənoʊkɒnˈioʊsɪs/
noun

Pneumonoconiosis is a seven-syllable noun of Greek and Latin origin, referring to a lung disease. It's divided as pneu-mo-no-co-ni-o-sis, with primary stress on the penultimate syllable. The initial /pn/ cluster and the vowel sequences present phonological challenges.

pneumonokoniosis
7 syllables16 letters
pneum·o·no·ko·ni·o·sis
/ˌnjuːmənoʊkəˈnaɪəʊsɪs/
noun

Pneumonokoniosis is a seven-syllable noun of Greek origin, with primary stress on the fifth syllable. Syllabification follows standard English (GB) rules, accounting for the silent initial 'p' and the presence of diphthongs. It denotes a lung disease caused by dust inhalation.

saccharephidrosis
6 syllables17 letters
sac·cha·re·phi·dro·sis
/ˌsæk.ə.rɪˈfɪd.rəʊ.sɪs/
noun

Saccharephidrosis is a six-syllable noun of Greek origin. The primary stress falls on the fifth syllable ('dro'). Syllable division follows standard English rules, accounting for consonant clusters and vowel sounds. The word's morphemic structure reveals its meaning as a condition involving sugar excretion in sweat.

semimetamorphosis
7 syllables17 letters
se·mi·me·ta·mor·pho·sis
/ˌsɛmɪˌmɛtəˈmɔːrfəsɪs/
noun

Semimetamorphosis is a noun meaning a partial transformation. It's syllabified as se-mi-me-ta-mor-pho-sis, stressed on 'mor', and follows standard English syllable division rules based on onsets, rimes, and vowel centrality.

streptothricosis
5 syllables16 letters
strep·to·thri·co·sis
/ˌstrɛptəˈθrɪkəʊsɪs/
noun

Streptothricosis is a five-syllable noun of Greek origin. The primary stress falls on the fourth syllable ('co-'). Syllable division follows standard English onset-rhyme rules, accommodating permissible consonant clusters. The word's structure reflects its technical, medical nature.

streptotrichosis
5 syllables16 letters
strep·to·tri·cho·sis
/ˌstrɛptoʊtrɪˈkoʊsɪs/
noun

Streptotrichosis is a noun of Greek origin, divided into five syllables: strep-to-tri-cho-sis. Primary stress falls on the fourth syllable ('cho'). The word is composed of the prefix 'strepto-', the root 'tricho-', and the suffix '-osis'. Syllabification follows standard English (GB) rules of onset-rime and vowel-coda division.

superalbuminosis
7 syllables16 letters
su·per·al·bu·mi·no·sis
/ˌsuːpəˌælbjuːmaɪˈnoʊsɪs/
noun

The word 'superalbuminosis' is divided into seven syllables: su-per-al-bu-mi-no-sis. It comprises the prefix 'super-', the root 'albumin-', and the suffix '-osis'. Primary stress falls on the fifth syllable ('no'). Syllable division follows standard English rules based on vowel and consonant sequences.