Words with Root “gesima-” in English (US)

The word 'quadragintesimal' is a six-syllable adjective of Latin origin. Stress falls on the antepenultimate syllable. Syllable division follows rules maximizing onsets and respecting vowel sounds, resulting in quad-ra-gin-tes-i-mal. The word's complexity lies in its consonant clusters and potential for simplification in casual speech.