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Words with Prefix “ob-” in English (US)

Browse English (US) words starting with the prefix “ob-”, complete with pronunciations, syllable breakdowns, and linguistic insights.

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ob- Latin origin, intensifier

obsequiousnesses
6 syllables16 letters
ob·se·qui·ous·ness·es
/əbˌsiːkwiˈənəsɪz/
noun

The word 'obsequiousnesses' is divided into six syllables: ob-se-qui-ous-ness-es. It is derived from Latin roots and English suffixes, with primary stress on the fourth syllable ('ous'). The syllabification follows standard vowel-consonant rules, accounting for the 'qu' digraph.

obstreperousness
5 syllables16 letters
ob·strep·er·ous·ness
/ɒbˈstrɛpərəsˌnɛs/
noun

The word 'obstreperousness' is divided into five syllables: ob-strep-er-ous-ness. It's derived from Latin roots and suffixes, with primary stress on the fourth syllable ('ous'). Syllabification follows standard English rules based on vowel-consonant patterns and suffix separation.

obstreperousnesses
6 syllables18 letters
ob·strep·er·ous·ness·es
/ɒbˈstrɛpərəsˌnɛsɪz/
noun

The word 'obstreperousnesses' is a six-syllable noun with primary stress on the fourth syllable ('ous'). It's formed from Latin roots and English suffixes, and its syllabification follows standard VC and CVC division rules.