Words with Root “cis” in English (US)

The word 'narcissistically' is divided into six syllables: nar-cis-sis-tic-al-ly. The primary stress falls on the third syllable ('sis'). It's an adverb formed from a root with Latin and Greek origins, combined with multiple suffixes. Syllable division follows standard English rules, prioritizing vowel-consonant patterns and maximizing onsets.