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

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

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--tionary Combination of '-tion' (noun-forming) and '-ary' (adjective-forming) suffixes, both Latin-derived.

circumlocutionary
7 syllables17 letters
cir·cum·lo·cu·tion·ar·y
/ˌsɜːkəmlɒkjuːˈʃənəri/
adjective

The word 'circumlocutionary' is a seven-syllable adjective of Latin origin. It is divided as cir-cum-lo-cu-tion-ar-y, with primary stress on the penultimate syllable. Its morphemic structure includes the prefix 'circum-', the root 'loqu-', and the suffixes '-tion' and '-ary'. Syllable division follows the onset-rime principle, prioritizing vowel sounds.

macroevolutionary
8 syllables17 letters
ma·cro·e·vo·lu·tion·ar·y
/ˌmæk.rəʊˌiː.vəˈluː.ʃə.n.ə.ri/
adjective

The word 'macroevolutionary' is divided into eight syllables: ma-cro-e-vo-lu-tion-ar-y. It's morphologically complex, built from the prefix 'macro-', root 'evolve', and suffixes '-tion' and '-ary'. Primary stress falls on the sixth syllable. Syllable division follows standard English onset-rhyme rules.