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

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

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--us Latin origin. Genitive singular ending.

Eleutherodactylus
7 syllables17 letters
El·eu·the·ro·dac·ty·lus
/ˌɛljuːθəroʊˈdæktɪləs/
noun

Eleutherodactylus is a seven-syllable noun of Greek and Latin origin, with primary stress on the fifth syllable. Syllable division follows standard English rules based on vowel sounds and consonant clusters. The word's complexity stems from its length and the presence of diphthongs and consonant clusters.

eleutherodactylus
7 syllables17 letters
el·eu·the·ro·dac·ty·lus
/ˌɛljuːθəroʊˈdæktɪləs/
noun

The word 'eleutherodactylus' is a seven-syllable noun of Greek origin, with primary stress on the fifth syllable ('dac'). Syllabification follows standard English rules, but the 'eu' digraph and 'dac' cluster require specific pronunciation considerations. It refers to a genus of Caribbean frogs.

organophosphorus
6 syllables16 letters
or·gan·o·phos·pho·rus
/ˌɔːɡənəʊˈfɒsfərəs/
adjective

The word 'organophosphorus' is divided into six syllables: or-gan-o-phos-pho-rus. The primary stress falls on the fifth syllable. It's morphologically composed of the prefix 'organo-', the root 'phosphor-', and the suffix '-us'. Syllable division follows vowel and consonant cluster rules, with the 'ph' digraph treated as a single consonant.