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

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

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-ous Latin origin, forming adjectives meaning 'full of'.

anticeremoniously
8 syllables17 letters
an·ti·ce·re·mo·ni·ous·ly
/ˌæn.tiˌsɛ.rəˈmoʊ.ni.əs.li/
adverb

The word 'anticeremoniously' is divided into eight syllables: an-ti-ce-re-mo-ni-ous-ly. Primary stress falls on the fifth syllable ('ni'). It's formed from the prefix 'anti-', the root 'ceremony', and the suffixes '-ous' and '-ly'. Syllable division follows the principles of maximizing onsets and adhering to vowel-consonant rules.

disadvantageousness
6 syllables19 letters
dis·ad·van·tage·ous·ness
/ˌdɪsædˈvɑːntɪdʒəs.nəs/
noun

The word 'disadvantageousness' is divided into six syllables: dis-ad-van-tage-ous-ness. It comprises the prefix 'dis-', the root 'advantage', and the suffixes '-ous' and '-ness'. Primary stress falls on 'tage'. Syllabification follows onset-rime division and vowel-centric principles.

edriophthalmatous
5 syllables17 letters
edr·o·phthal·ma·tous
/ˌɛdrɒfθælˈmeɪtəs/
adjective

The word 'edriophthalmatous' is divided into five syllables: edr-o-phthal-ma-tous. It's an adjective of Greek origin, with primary stress on the third syllable from the end. Syllable division follows standard English rules regarding consonant clusters and vowel-consonant patterns.

haploperistomous
6 syllables16 letters
hap·lo·per·i·sto·mous
/ˌhæploʊˌpɛrɪˈstoʊməs/
adjective

Haploperistomous is a six-syllable adjective (hap-lo-per-i-sto-mous) of Greek origin. Stress falls on the penultimate syllable. Syllabification follows standard English vowel-consonant and consonant-vowel division rules.

hypophyseoprivous
7 syllables17 letters
hy·po·phy·se·o·pri·vous
/ˌhaɪpəˈfɪsiːoʊprɪveɪəs/
adjective

The word 'hypophyseoprivous' is a seven-syllable adjective of Greek and Latin origin. Primary stress falls on the fifth syllable. Syllabification follows standard English onset-rime principles, though the word's complexity requires careful consideration of its morphemic structure.

lymphangiomatous
6 syllables16 letters
lym·phan·gi·o·mat·ous
/ˌlɪmfænˌdʒɪˈɒmətəs/
adjective

The word 'lymphangiomatous' is a complex adjective of Greek and Latin origin. It is divided into six syllables with primary stress on the fifth syllable ('mat'). Syllable division follows standard English onset-rime principles, with some exceptions due to digraphs and vowel pronunciations.

nonadvantageousness
6 syllables19 letters
non·ad·van·tage·ous·ness
/ˌnɒnˌædvɑːnˈteɪdʒəs.nəs/
noun

The word 'nonadvantageousness' is divided into six syllables: non-ad-van-tage-ous-ness. The primary stress falls on the fourth syllable ('tage'). It is morphologically complex, consisting of the prefix 'non-', the root 'advantage', and the suffixes '-ous' and '-ness'. The syllabification follows standard English rules prioritizing onsets and vowel peaks.

nonadventurousness
6 syllables18 letters
non·ad·ven·tur·ous·ness
/ˌnɒnədˈventʃərəsnes/
noun

The word 'nonadventurousness' is divided into six syllables: non-ad-ven-tur-ous-ness. The primary stress falls on 'ven'. It's a noun formed from the prefix 'non-', the root 'adventure', and the suffixes '-ous' and '-ness'. Syllable division follows rules of onset maximization and avoiding stranded consonants.

obdiplostemonous
6 syllables16 letters
ob·dip·lo·ste·mo·nous
/ˌɒb.dɪp.ləʊˈstɛm.əʊ.nəs/
adjective

The word 'obdiplostemonous' is divided into six syllables: ob-dip-lo-ste-mo-nous. Stress falls on the fifth syllable. It's morphologically complex, with Latin and Greek roots and suffixes. Syllabification follows standard English rules, prioritizing vowel sounds and maximizing onsets.

obsequiousnesses
6 syllables16 letters
ob·se·qui·ous·ness·es
/əbˌsiːkwiˈəs.nəs.ɪz/
noun

The word 'obsequiousnesses' is divided into six syllables: ob-se-qui-ous-ness-es. It's a noun with Latin roots, meaning excessive flattery. Primary stress falls on the fourth syllable ('ous'). Syllable division follows vowel-consonant and suffix division rules, with the 'ious' sequence remaining intact.

platybrachycephalous
7 syllables20 letters
pla·ty·bra·chy·ceph·a·lous
/ˌplætɪbrækiˈsɛfələs/
adjective

The word 'platybrachycephalous' is a complex adjective of Greek origin. Syllabification follows standard English rules, dividing the word based on vowel sounds and consonant clusters. The primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable. The morphemic structure reveals its origins in Greek roots meaning 'broad,' 'short,' and 'head,' combined with an adjectival suffix.

scientificoreligious
8 syllables20 letters
sci·en·ti·fi·co·re·li·gious
/ˌsaɪənˈtɪfɪkəʊrɪˈlɪdʒəs/
adjective

The word 'scientificoreligious' is a complex adjective syllabified based on vowel sounds, following the onset-rime structure. Primary stress falls on the fourth syllable. It's formed from Latin and Old English roots and suffixes, combining scientific and religious concepts.

scrofulotuberculous
7 syllables19 letters
scro·fu·lo·tu·ber·cu·lous
/ˈskrɒfjʊloʊtjuːbəkjuːləs/
adjective

The word 'scrofulotuberculous' is a seven-syllable adjective with primary stress on the penultimate syllable. It is derived from Latin roots and exhibits a complex syllable structure due to its length and multiple vowel/consonant clusters. Syllable division follows standard English rules based on vowel-consonant patterns.

simultaneousness
6 syllables16 letters
sim·ul·ta·ne·ous·ness
/ˌsɪmlteɪˈneɪsnes/
noun

The word 'simultaneousness' is divided into six syllables: sim-ul-ta-ne-ous-ness. Primary stress falls on the fourth syllable ('ne'). The word is morphologically complex, with Latinate prefixes and suffixes. Syllable division follows standard English rules of onset maximization and avoidance of stranded consonants.

splenomyelogenous
6 syllables17 letters
splen·o·myel·o·gen·ous
/ˌsplɛn.oʊ.maɪˈɛl.oʊ.dʒɪn.əs/
adjective

The word 'splenomyelogenous' is divided into six syllables: splen-o-myel-o-gen-ous. The primary stress falls on the fourth syllable. It's a complex adjective formed from Greek and Latin roots, relating to the spleen and bone marrow. Syllable division follows standard English rules, considering vowel sounds and consonant clusters.

subdolichocephalous
7 syllables19 letters
sub·dol·i·ko·se·fa·lous
/ˌsʌbdoʊlɪkoʊˈsɛfələs/
adjective

The word 'subdolichocephalous' is an adjective of Greek and Latin origin. It is divided into seven syllables: sub-dol-i-ko-se-fa-lous, with primary stress on the antepenultimate syllable. Syllabification follows standard English (GB) rules of onset-rime and vowel-as-syllable principles.

subgelatinousness
6 syllables17 letters
sub·ge·la·ti·nous·ness
/sʌbˌdʒɛləˈtɪnəs.nəs/
noun

The word 'subgelatinousness' is divided into six syllables: sub-ge-la-ti-nous-ness. It's a noun formed from the prefix 'sub-', the root 'gelatin-', and the suffixes '-ous' and '-ness'. The primary stress falls on the fifth syllable ('nous'). Syllable division follows rules of onset maximization and avoiding stranded consonants.