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

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--ous From Latin *-ōsus*. Forms an adjective meaning 'having' or 'characterized by'.

anisocotyledonous
8 syllables17 letters
a·ni·so·co·ty·le·do·nous
/ˌænɪsəˌkɒtɪlɪˈdoʊnəs/
adjective

Anisocotyledonous is an eight-syllable adjective (a-ni-so-co-ty-le-do-nous) with stress on the penultimate syllable. It's derived from Greek and Latin, meaning 'having an unequal number of cotyledons'.

anticontagiousness
7 syllables18 letters
an·ti·con·tag·i·ous·ness
/ˌænti.kənˈteɪdʒ.i.ən.əs.nəs/
noun

The word 'anticontagiousness' is divided into seven syllables: an-ti-con-tag-i-ous-ness. It comprises the prefix 'anti-', the root 'contagion', and the suffixes '-ous' and '-ness'. Primary stress falls on the third syllable ('tag'). The syllabification follows standard English rules based on vowel sounds and consonant clusters.

brachistocephalous
6 syllables18 letters
bra·chis·to·ceph·a·lous
/ˌbrækɪstoʊˈsɛfələs/
adjective

The word 'brachistocephalous' is a six-syllable adjective of Greek origin, divided as bra-chis-to-ceph-a-lous. Stress falls on the fifth syllable. Syllabification follows standard English vowel-consonant rules.

brachistochronous
5 syllables17 letters
brach·is·to·chro·nous
/ˌbrækɪstoʊˈkrɒnəs/
adjective

The adjective 'brachistochronous' is divided into five syllables (brach-is-to-chro-nous) with primary stress on 'chro' and secondary stress on 'brach'. Its syllabification follows standard English rules of onset maximization and vowel-consonant division, influenced by its Greek and Latin roots.

calcareobituminous
8 syllables18 letters
cal·ca·re·o·bi·tu·mi·nous
/ˌkæl.kə.riː.oʊ.bɪˈtjuː.mɪ.nəs/
adjective

The word 'calcareobituminous' is divided into eight syllables based on maximizing onsets and avoiding stranded consonants. It's an adjective derived from Latin roots, with primary stress on the penultimate syllable. Syllable structure is consistent with similar complex English words.

calcareosiliceous
7 syllables17 letters
cal·care·o·si·li·ce·ous
/ˌkæl.kæ.rɪ.oʊ.ˈsɪl.ɪ.si.əs/
adjective

The word 'calcareosiliceous' is a complex adjective of Latin origin. It is divided into seven syllables with primary stress on the fifth syllable ('li'). Syllabification follows standard GB English rules, maximizing onsets and avoiding stranded consonants. The word's meaning relates to the presence of both calcium carbonate and silicon dioxide.

calcareosulphurous
6 syllables18 letters
cal·care·o·sul·phur·ous
/ˌkæl.kəˈriː.əʊ.sʌl.f(ə)r.əs/
adjective

The word 'calcareosulphurous' is a complex adjective of Latin origin. It is divided into six syllables: cal-care-o-sul-phur-ous, with primary stress on the fifth syllable. Syllabification follows standard English rules prioritizing onset maximization and vowel nuclei.

chiropterophilous
6 syllables17 letters
chi·rop·te·ro·phil·ous
/ˌkaɪrɒptəˈrɒfɪləs/
adjective

The word 'chiropterophilous' is divided into six syllables: chi-rop-te-ro-phil-ous. The primary stress falls on the fifth syllable ('phil'). It's a complex adjective derived from Greek roots, meaning 'loving or relating to bats'. Syllable division follows standard English rules, prioritizing vowel-consonant boundaries and maximizing onsets.

costicartilaginous
7 syllables18 letters
cos·ti·car·ti·la·gi·nous
/ˌkɒs.tɪ.kɑː.tɪˈla.dʒɪ.nəs/
adjective

Costicartilaginous is a complex adjective of Latin origin, divided into seven syllables (cos-ti-car-ti-la-gi-nous) with primary stress on the fifth syllable. Syllabification follows standard English rules based on vowel-consonant patterns, considering the soft 'g' and 'ti' pronunciation.

deuterostomatous
6 syllables16 letters
deu·te·ro·sto·ma·tous
/ˌdjuːtəˈrɒstəmeɪtəs/
adjective

The word 'deuterostomatous' is divided into six syllables: deu-te-ro-sto-ma-tous. Stress falls on the fifth syllable ('ma'). The word is of Greek origin, composed of the prefix 'deuter-', root 'stoma-', and suffix '-ous'. It functions as an adjective and describes organisms with a secondary mouth.

dioeciodimorphous
8 syllables17 letters
di·o·e·ci·o·di·mor·phous
/ˌdaɪˌiːsiˌɒdɪˌmɔːrfəs/
adjective

The word 'dioeciodimorphous' is an eight-syllable adjective with primary stress on the seventh syllable. Syllabification follows vowel-based rules, dividing the word into open syllables. It is derived from Greek roots and suffixes, indicating 'having two distinct forms of reproductive organs'.

diplochlamydeous
6 syllables16 letters
dip·lo·chla·my·de·ous
/ˌdɪploʊklæmaɪˈdiːəs/
adjective

Diplochlamydeous is a six-syllable adjective (dip-lo-chla-my-de-ous) with stress on the penultimate syllable. Syllabification follows standard English rules, maximizing onsets and applying the vowel-following consonant rule. It's a botanical term meaning 'having two layers of perianth parts'.

dolichocephalous
6 syllables16 letters
do·li·cho·ce·pha·lous
/ˌdoʊlɪkoʊˈsɛfələs/
adjective

The word 'dolichocephalous' is a six-syllable adjective of Greek origin. Syllabification follows the onset-rime principle, maximizing onsets and avoiding stranded consonants. Primary stress falls on the fifth syllable ('pha-'), with secondary stress on the first ('do-').

eleutheropetalous
7 syllables17 letters
el·eu·the·ro·pe·ta·lous
/ˌɛljuːθəroʊˈpɛtələs/
adjective

The word 'eleutheropetalous' is an adjective of Greek origin, divided into seven syllables (el-eu-the-ro-pe-ta-lous) with primary stress on the antepenultimate syllable. It consists of the prefix 'eleuthero-', the root 'petal-', and the suffix '-ous'. Syllable division follows standard English vowel-consonant rules, with exceptions for the 'eu' digraph and potential vowel reduction in unstressed syllables.

eleutherophyllous
7 syllables17 letters
el·e·u·ther·o·phyll·ous
/ˌɛljuːθəˈrɒfɪləs/
adjective

The word 'eleutherophyllous' is an adjective of Greek origin. It is divided into seven syllables: el-e-u-ther-o-phyll-ous, with primary stress on the fifth syllable. The syllabification follows standard English rules of vowel-consonant division and single vowel syllable formation, with considerations for digraph pronunciations and schwa sounds in unstressed positions.

eleutherosepalous
7 syllables17 letters
el·eu·the·ro·se·pa·lous
/ˌɛljuːθəroʊˈsɛpələs/
adjective

The word 'eleutherosepalous' is a seven-syllable adjective of Greek origin. It is divided as el-eu-the-ro-se-pa-lous, with primary stress on the fifth syllable. The syllabification follows standard English vowel-consonant division rules, with considerations for digraphs and morphological structure.

epiphyllospermous
6 syllables17 letters
e·pi·phyl·lo·sper·mous
/ˌɛpɪfɪləˈspɜːrməs/
adjective

The word 'epiphyllospermous' is a five-syllable adjective of Greek and Latin origin. Stress falls on the fifth syllable ('sper'). Syllabification follows standard English (GB) rules, prioritizing vowel-consonant patterns and maximizing syllable onsets. The word's technical nature allows for some pronunciation flexibility.

fibrinoalbuminous
7 syllables17 letters
fib·ri·no·al·bu·mi·nus
/ˌfɪbrɪnoʊælˈbjuːmɪnəs/
adjective

The word 'fibrinoalbuminous' is a complex adjective of Latin origin. It is divided into seven syllables: fib-ri-no-al-bu-mi-nus, with primary stress on the third-to-last syllable. Syllabification follows standard English onset-rime rules, with no significant exceptions.

fibroligamentous
6 syllables16 letters
fi·bro·li·ga·men·tous
/ˈfɪbroʊˌlaɪɡəmentəs/
adjective

The word 'fibroligamentous' is a complex adjective of Latin origin. It is divided into six syllables (fi-bro-li-ga-men-tous) with primary stress on the fifth syllable ('men'). Syllable division follows standard English onset-rime principles, prioritizing consonant clusters and avoiding stranded consonants.

fructiferousness
5 syllables16 letters
fruc·ti·fe·rous·ness
/ˌfrʌktɪˈfɛrəs.nəs/
noun

The word 'fructiferousness' is divided into five syllables (fruc-ti-fe-rous-ness) based on vowel-centricity and onset maximization. The primary stress falls on the fourth syllable. It is a noun derived from Latin roots, meaning 'producing much fruit'. Syllabification remains consistent regardless of its grammatical role.

hedriophthalmous
5 syllables16 letters
he·dri·op·thal·mous
/ˌhɛdriːɒfˈθæl.məs/
adjective

Hedriophthalmous is a Greek-derived adjective meaning 'relating to the face'. It's divided into five syllables (he-dri-op-thal-mous) with stress on the fourth. Syllabification follows onset-rime rules, reflecting its complex morphology.

heterochlamydeous
7 syllables17 letters
het·er·o·chlam·y·de·ous
/ˌhɛt.ə.roʊ.klæm.ɪˈdiː.əs/
adjective

Heterochlamydeous is a seven-syllable adjective of Greek and Latin origin. It's stressed on the fifth syllable and divided based on onset-rime structure and the principle that a single vowel constitutes a syllable. The 'chlam' cluster is a valid, though less frequent, onset.

heterometabolous
7 syllables16 letters
he·te·ro·me·ta·bo·lous
/ˌhet.ə.roʊ.mɪˈtæb.ə.ləs/
adjective

The word 'heterometabolous' is syllabified as he-te-ro-me-ta-bo-lous, with primary stress on the fifth syllable ('ta-'). It's a Greek-derived adjective composed of the prefix 'hetero-', root 'metabol-', and suffix '-ous'. Syllable division follows standard vowel-consonant rules, creating open syllables throughout the word.

historicoreligious
7 syllables18 letters
his·to·ri·co·re·li·gious
/ˌhɪstɒrɪkoʊrɪˈlɪdʒəs/
adjective

The word 'historicoreligious' is a complex adjective divided into seven syllables: his-to-ri-co-re-li-gious. Primary stress falls on the fifth syllable. It's formed from Latin roots and suffixes, and its syllabification follows standard English rules prioritizing onsets and avoiding stranded consonants.

hydrochlorplatinous
6 syllables19 letters
hy·dro·chlor·pla·tin·ous
/ˌhaɪdrəʊklɔːrplætɪnəs/
adjective

The word 'hydrochlorplatinous' is divided into six syllables: hy-dro-chlor-pla-tin-ous. Stress falls on 'tin'. It's morphologically complex, built from Greek and Latin roots and suffixes. Syllabification follows standard English (GB) rules, accounting for consonant clusters and a silent 'h'.

hypernitrogenous
6 syllables16 letters
hy·per·ni·tro·gen·ous
/ˌhaɪpənaɪˈtrɒdʒənəs/
adjective

The word 'hypernitrogenous' is syllabified into six syllables: hy-per-ni-tro-gen-ous. The primary stress falls on the fourth syllable ('tro'). It's morphologically composed of the prefix 'hyper-', the root 'nitrogen-', and the suffix '-ous'. The syllabification follows standard English rules based on vowel nuclei and permissible consonant clusters.

hyperorthognathous
6 syllables18 letters
hy·per·or·tho·gna·thous
/ˌhaɪpəˌɔːθəˈɡnæθəs/
adjective

The word 'hyperorthognathous' is divided into six syllables: hy-per-or-tho-gna-thous. Stress falls on the fourth syllable. It's a Greek-derived adjective meaning 'having an abnormally prominent jaw', and its syllabification is influenced by its etymology, particularly the 'gn' cluster.

hyperprognathous
5 syllables16 letters
hy·per·pro·gna·thous
/ˌhaɪpəproʊɡˈnæθəs/
adjective

The word 'hyperprognathous' is an adjective of Greek and Latin origin, divided into five syllables: hy-per-pro-gna-thous. Primary stress falls on the fourth syllable. Syllable division follows standard English rules of vowel-consonant and consonant cluster division, with the 'gn' cluster being a notable feature.

hypocotyledonous
7 syllables16 letters
hy·po·co·ty·le·do·nous
/ˌhaɪpəkoʊtɪˈlɛdə.nəs/
adjective

Hypocotyledonous is a seven-syllable adjective with Greek and Latin roots. Stress falls on the penultimate syllable. Syllabification follows standard English rules, maximizing onsets and ending syllables in vowels. Its complexity stems from its length and morphological structure.

hystricomorphous
5 syllables16 letters
hys·tric·a·mor·phous
/ˈhɪstrɪkəˈmɔːrfəs/
adjective

The word 'hystricomorphous' is divided into five syllables: hys-tric-a-mor-phous. It's an adjective derived from Greek and Latin roots, with primary stress on the third syllable. Syllabification follows standard English onset-nucleus-coda rules, with minor considerations for vowel sounds and digraphs.

ichthyocephalous
5 syllables16 letters
ich·thyo·ce·pha·lous
/ɪkθi.oʊˈsɛfələs/
adjective

The word 'ichthyocephalous' is a Greek-derived adjective meaning 'having a fish-like head'. It is divided into five syllables: ich-thyo-ce-pha-lous, with primary stress on the fourth syllable. The initial consonant cluster /ɪkθ/ and the 'eo' digraph present unique phonological considerations.

immorigerousness
6 syllables16 letters
im·mo·ri·ger·ous·ness
/ɪmˈmɒrɪdʒərəsnes/
noun

The word 'immorigerousness' is divided into six syllables: im-mo-ri-ger-ous-ness. The primary stress falls on the fourth syllable ('ger'). It's a noun formed from Latin roots and English suffixes, denoting excessive obedience. Syllable division follows standard English rules prioritizing onsets and vowel peaks.

inguinocutaneous
8 syllables16 letters
in·gu·i·no·cu·ta·ni·ous
/ˌɪŋɡwɪnoʊˌkjuːˈteɪniəs/
adjective

The word 'inguinocutaneous' is an eight-syllable adjective of Latin origin. Syllable division follows onset maximization and vowel-consonant rules. Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable. Its complex structure is typical of medical terminology.

intercartilaginous
7 syllables18 letters
in·ter·car·ti·la·gi·nous
/ˌɪntəˌkɑːtɪˈlɑːdʒɪnəs/
adjective

The word 'intercartilaginous' is a seven-syllable adjective with primary stress on the penultimate syllable. Syllable division follows maximizing onsets and vowel-after-consonant rules. The word is morphologically complex, comprising the prefix 'inter-', root 'cartilagin-', and suffix '-ous'.

interfilamentous
6 syllables16 letters
in·ter·fi·la·men·tous
/ˌɪntəfɪˈlæməntəs/
adjective

The word 'interfilamentous' is a seven-syllable adjective with primary stress on the fifth syllable ('men'). It is formed from the prefix 'inter-', the root 'filament-', and the suffix '-ous'. Syllabification follows standard English onset-rhyme structure and the maximum onset principle.

interligamentous
6 syllables16 letters
in·ter·li·ga·men·tous
/ˌɪntəˌlɪɡəˈmentəs/
adjective

The word 'interligamentous' is a six-syllable adjective of Latin origin. Syllabification follows standard English rules, maximizing onsets and ensuring each syllable contains a vowel. Primary stress falls on the fifth syllable ('men'). Vowel reduction is prominent in unstressed syllables.

intracartilaginous
7 syllables18 letters
in·tra·car·ti·la·gi·nous
/ˌɪntrəˌkɑːtɪˈlædʒɪnəs/
adjective

The word 'intracartilaginous' is divided into seven syllables based on maximizing onsets and vowel-centric syllabification. It comprises the prefix 'intra-', root 'cartilagin-', and suffix '-ous'. Primary stress falls on the antepenultimate syllable. The word functions as an adjective and shares syllable structure similarities with words like 'cartilaginous' and 'intramuscular'.

intraligamentous
6 syllables16 letters
in·tra·li·ga·men·tous
/ɪn.træ.lɪ.ɡəˈmen.təs/
adjective

The word 'intraligamentous' is divided into six syllables: in-tra-li-ga-men-tous. Stress falls on the fifth syllable ('men'). The word is morphologically complex, consisting of the prefix 'intra-', the root 'ligament-', and the suffix '-ous'. Syllabification follows standard English rules prioritizing onsets and vowel peaks.

macrolepidopterous
7 syllables18 letters
ma·cro·le·pi·do·pter·ous
/ˌmækroʊˌlɛpɪˈdɒptərəs/
adjective

macrolepidopterous is a seven-syllable adjective with Greek origins. Syllabification follows onset-rime division, accounting for the 'pt' cluster. Primary stress is on the penultimate syllable.

membranocalcareous
6 syllables18 letters
mem·bra·no·cal·care·ous
/ˌmɛmbrənoʊkælˈkeəriəs/
adjective

The word 'membranocalcareous' is a six-syllable adjective of Latin origin. Stress falls on the fifth syllable ('care'). Syllable division follows standard English rules, prioritizing maximizing onsets and avoiding stranded consonants. The word's complex morphology requires division between combining forms.

membranocartilaginous
8 syllables21 letters
mem·bra·no·car·ti·la·gi·nous
/ˌmɛm.brə.noʊ.kɑː.tɪ.ləˈdʒɪ.nəs/
adjective

The word 'membranocartilaginous' is an eight-syllable adjective of Latin origin. Syllable division follows standard English rules, maximizing onsets and avoiding stranded consonants. Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable. The word's morphemic structure reveals its composition from 'membrano-', 'cartilagino-', and '-ous'.

membranocorneous
6 syllables16 letters
mem·bra·no·cor·ne·ous
/ˌmɛmbrənoʊˈkɔːniəs/
adjective

The word 'membranocorneous' is a six-syllable adjective of Latin origin. Syllabification follows the onset-rime principle, accommodating consonant clusters and diphthongs. Primary stress falls on the fourth syllable ('cor'). The word's morphology consists of the prefix 'membrano-', root 'corne-', and suffix '-ous'.

microchiropterous
6 syllables17 letters
mi·cro·chi·rop·te·rous
/ˌmaɪkrəʊkaɪˈrɒptərəs/
adjective

The word 'microchiropterous' is an adjective of Greek and Latin origin. It is divided into six syllables: mi-cro-chi-rop-te-rous, with primary stress on the penultimate syllable. Syllable division follows the vowel-CVC and consonant cluster rules. The word's complexity arises from its length and multiple morphemes.

microlepidopterous
7 syllables18 letters
mi·cro·le·pi·do·te·rous
/ˌmaɪkrəʊˌlɛpɪˈdɒptərəs/
adjective

Microlepidopterous is a seven-syllable adjective with Greek and Latin roots. Stress falls on the third-to-last syllable. Syllabification follows standard English rules, prioritizing onsets and vowel nuclei. Its complexity arises from its morphemic structure and consonant clusters.

musculocutaneous
7 syllables16 letters
mus·cu·lo·cu·ta·ne·ous
/ˌmʌskjʊloʊkjuːˈteɪniəs/
adjective

The word 'musculocutaneous' is divided into seven syllables (mus-cu-lo-cu-ta-ne-ous) with primary stress on the penultimate syllable. It's a complex adjective derived from Latin roots, and its syllabification follows standard English rules of onset maximization, vowel nucleus, and avoidance of stranded consonants.

musculomembranous
6 syllables17 letters
mus·cu·lo·mem·bra·nous
/ˌmʌskjuːloʊˌmɛmbrəneɪs/
adjective

Musculomembranous is a six-syllable adjective (mus-cu-lo-mem-bra-nous) with primary stress on the third syllable. Syllabification follows standard English rules, respecting morphemic boundaries and vowel-consonant division.

musculotendinous
6 syllables16 letters
mus·cu·lo·ten·di·nous
/ˈmʌskjʊloʊtɛn.dɪn.əs/
adjective

The word 'musculotendinous' is divided into six syllables: mus-cu-lo-ten-di-nous. Primary stress falls on 'ten'. It's a complex adjective derived from Latin roots, relating to muscles and tendons. Syllabification follows standard vowel-consonant rules, but the word's length and morphology present some complexities.

nervosanguineous
6 syllables16 letters
ner·vo·san·gui·ne·ous
/ˌnɜːvəʊsæŋˈɡwɪniəs/
adjective

The word 'nervosanguineous' is a six-syllable adjective of Latin origin. Syllabification follows standard English onset-rime division rules, with primary stress on the penultimate syllable. Its complex morphology and length may lead to minor pronunciation variations.

nonconterminously
6 syllables17 letters
non·con·ter·mi·nous·ly
/ˌnɒn kənˈtɜːrmɪnəsli/
adverb

Nonconterminously is a seven-syllable adverb with Latin roots, divided as non-con-ter-mi-nous-ly. Primary stress is on 'nous'. Syllabification follows standard English rules, considering consonant clusters and vowel sequences. It's a complex adverb indicating a lack of shared boundaries.

noncredulousness
5 syllables16 letters
non·cre·du·lous·ness
/ˌnɒn.krɪˈdʒuː.ləs.nəs/
noun

Noncredulousness is a five-syllable noun meaning disbelief. It's formed from the prefix 'non-', root 'credul-', and suffixes '-ous' and '-ness'. Stress falls on the third syllable ('cre'). Syllabification follows standard English rules.

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