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

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

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-osis Greek origin, denoting a condition or disease.

dermatosiophobia
8 syllables16 letters
der·ma·to·si·o·pho·bi·a
/ˌdɜːmətoʊsɪˈfoʊbiə/
noun

Dermatosiophobia is divided into eight syllables: der-ma-to-si-o-pho-bi-a. Primary stress is on 'pho-'. The word is a noun derived from Greek roots denoting fear of skin disease. Syllabification follows standard vowel-consonant division rules.

gerontomorphosis
6 syllables16 letters
ge·ron·to·mor·pho·sis
/ˌdʒɛrɒntəˈmɔːrfəʊsɪs/
noun

Gerontomorphosis is a six-syllable noun with penultimate stress. Syllabification follows standard English rules, maximizing onsets and avoiding stranded consonants. It's composed of Greek-derived morphemes denoting 'old age', 'form', and a process/condition. Pronunciation variations exist for the 'o' vowel, but do not affect syllable division.

phantasmogenesis
6 syllables16 letters
phan·tasm·mo·gen·i·sis
/fænˌtæz.məˈdʒɛn.ɪ.sɪs/
noun

Phantasmogenesis is a noun of Greek origin, meaning the formation of illusions. It is divided into six syllables: phan-tasm-mo-gen-i-sis, with primary stress on the second-to-last syllable. Syllabification follows standard English rules of vowel-consonant and vowel-consonant cluster division.

pharyngokeratosis
7 syllables17 letters
pha·ryn·go·ke·ra·to·sis
/ˌfæˈrɪŋɡoʊkeɪrəˈtoʊsɪs/
noun

The word 'pharyngokeratosis' is a Greek-derived noun denoting a medical condition. It is divided into seven syllables: pha-ryn-go-ke-ra-to-sis, with primary stress on the sixth syllable ('to'). Syllable division follows principles of onset maximization and vowel nucleus requirements. The word's morphemic structure consists of the prefix 'pharyng-', root 'kerat-', and suffix '-osis'.