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Words with Suffix “--ation” in English (US)

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--ation Latin origin, forming abstract nouns denoting action or process.

Congregationalism
6 syllables17 letters
Con·gre·ga·tion·al·ism
/kɒŋɡrɪˈɡeɪʃənəlɪzəm/
noun

Congregationalism is a six-syllable word with primary stress on the fifth syllable. It's morphologically complex, built from Latin and Greek roots and suffixes. Syllabification follows onset maximization and vowel-centric principles, with some consideration for common suffix groupings like '-tion' and '-al'.

administrationist
6 syllables17 letters
ad·min·is·tra·tion·ist
/ˌæd.mɪn.ɪˈstreɪ.ʃən.ɪst/
noun

The word 'administrationist' is syllabified into six syllables: ad-min-is-tra-tion-ist. Stress falls on the fourth syllable. It's a noun formed from Latin roots with English suffixes, and its syllabification follows standard English phonological rules.

afterfermentation
6 syllables17 letters
af·ter·fer·men·ta·tion
/ˌæftərˌfɜrmənˈteɪʃən/
noun

Afterfermentation is a noun with five syllables (af-ter-fer-men-ta-tion), stressed on the fifth syllable. It's formed from the prefix 'after-', root 'ferment-', and suffix '-ation', following standard English syllabification rules.

antiagglutination
7 syllables17 letters
an·ti·ag·glu·ti·na·tion
/ˌæntiˌæɡlʌtɪˈneɪʃən/
noun

The word 'antiagglutination' is syllabified as an-ti-ag-glu-ti-na-tion, with primary stress on the penultimate syllable. It's composed of the prefix 'anti-', the root 'agglutin', and the suffix '-ation'. Syllable division follows standard English rules of vowel-consonant and consonant-vowel separation, and the stress pattern aligns with words ending in '-ation'.

antiannexationist
7 syllables17 letters
an·ti·an·nex·a·tion·ist
/ˌæntiˌænɛkseɪʃənɪst/
noun

The word 'antiannexationist' is divided into seven syllables: an-ti-an-nex-a-tion-ist. It's a noun formed from the prefix 'anti-', the root 'annex', and the suffixes '-ation' and '-ist'. Primary stress falls on the fifth syllable. Syllabification follows rules of onset maximization and vowel peak principle.

antigravitationally
8 syllables19 letters
an·ti·gra·vi·ta·tion·al·ly
/ˌæn.tɪ.ɡræ.vɪˈteɪ.ʃən.ə.li/
adverb

“Antigravitationally” is a seven-syllable adverb (an-ti-gra-vi-ta-tion-al-ly) with primary stress on the fifth syllable (/ˌæn.tɪ.ɡræ.vɪˈteɪ.ʃən.ə.li/). It's formed from the prefix *anti-*, root *gravit-*, and suffixes *-ation* and *-ally*. Syllabification follows onset maximization and vowel nucleus principles.

antipopulationist
7 syllables17 letters
an·ti·po·pu·la·tion·ist
/ˌæn.tiˌpɑ.pjuˈleɪ.ʃən.ɪst/
noun

The word 'antipopulationist' is divided into seven syllables: an-ti-po-pu-la-tion-ist. Primary stress falls on '-tion'. It's a noun formed from the prefix 'anti-', root 'popul-', and suffixes '-ation' and '-ist'. Syllable division follows vowel and onset-rime rules, considering consonant clusters and stress patterns.

antiprestidigitation
8 syllables20 letters
an·ti·pres·ti·dig·i·ta·tion
/ˌæn.ti.ˌpres.tɪ.dɪdʒ.ɪˈteɪ.ʃən/
noun

Antiprestidigitation is an 8-syllable noun (an-ti-pres-ti-dig-i-ta-tion) meaning opposition to sleight of hand. It combines Greek prefix anti- with French/Latin prestidigitation. Primary stress falls on the penultimate-to-suffix syllable (-ta-), with secondary stresses on an- and pres-. IPA: /ˌæn.ti.ˌpres.tɪ.dɪdʒ.ɪˈteɪ.ʃən/. Division follows morphological boundaries and the Maximal Onset Principle while respecting English phonotactic constraints.

autotransplantation
6 syllables19 letters
au·to·trans·plan·ta·tion
/ˌɔːtoʊtrænsplænˈteɪʃən/
noun

Autotransplantation is a six-syllable noun with primary stress on the fourth syllable (ta). It's formed from the prefix 'auto-', the root 'transplant-', and the suffix '-ation'. Syllable division follows vowel-consonant and consonant cluster rules, with the -tion suffix influencing stress placement.

bioinstrumentation
6 syllables18 letters
bio·in·stru·men·ta·tion
/ˌbaɪoʊˌɪnstrʊmɛnˈteɪʃən/
noun

Bioinstrumentation is a six-syllable noun with stress on the penultimate syllable. Syllabification follows standard English rules based on vowel-consonant patterns and stress placement, with a Greek/Latin morphemic origin.

bronchodilatation
5 syllables17 letters
bron·cho·di·la·tion
/ˌbrɒŋkoʊdaɪləˈteɪʃən/
noun

The word 'bronchodilatation' is divided into five syllables: bron-cho-di-la-tion. It consists of the prefix 'broncho-', the root 'dilat-', and the suffix '-ation'. The primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable. Syllabification follows vowel and morpheme boundary rules.

circumambulations
6 syllables17 letters
cir·cum·am·bu·la·tions
/ˌsɜːrkəmˌæmbjʊˈleɪʃənz/
noun

The word 'circumambulations' is a seven-syllable noun of Latin origin. It is divided as cir-cum-am-bu-la-tions, with primary stress on the penultimate syllable. The morphemic breakdown reveals a prefix, root, and two suffixes. Syllable division follows standard vowel-consonant and morpheme boundary rules, with the /mbj/ cluster being a notable feature.

circumitineration
7 syllables17 letters
cir·cum·i·tin·er·a·tion
/ˌsɜːrkəmˌɪtɪnəˈreɪʃən/
noun

Circumitineration is a noun of Latin origin meaning a roundabout journey. It is divided into seven syllables: cir-cum-i-tin-er-a-tion, with primary stress on the fifth syllable ('tin'). The word's structure reflects its prefix, root, and suffix origins, and its syllabification follows standard English rules for open and closed syllables.

contravindication
6 syllables17 letters
con·tra·vin·di·ca·tion
/ˌkɑntrəˌɪndɪˈkeɪʃən/
noun

The word 'contravindication' is divided into six syllables: con-tra-vin-di-ca-tion. It's a noun with Latin roots, featuring the prefix 'contra-', root 'indic-', and suffix '-ation'. Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable. Syllabification follows the onset-rime principle and considers morphological boundaries.

conversationalism
6 syllables17 letters
con·ver·sa·tion·al·ism
/ˌkɑːnvərˈseɪʃənəlɪzəm/
noun

The word 'conversationalism' is divided into six syllables: con-ver-sa-tion-al-ism. It features a Latin-derived root and several suffixes. Primary stress falls on the fourth syllable. Syllabification follows standard vowel-consonant division rules, favoring open syllables.

conversationalist
6 syllables17 letters
con·ver·sa·tion·al·ist
/ˌkɑːnvərˈseɪʃənəlɪst/
noun

Conversationalist is a six-syllable word (con-ver-sa-tion-al-ist) with primary stress on the fourth syllable. It's morphologically complex, built from Latin and Greek roots and suffixes. Syllable division follows standard English rules based on vowel-consonant patterns.

counteraccusation
6 syllables17 letters
coun·ter·ac·cu·sa·tion
/ˌkaʊntərˌækjʊˈzeɪʃən/
noun

The word 'counteraccusation' is divided into six syllables: coun-ter-ac-cu-sa-tion. It's a noun formed from the prefix 'counter-', the root 'accuse', and the suffix '-ation'. The primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable. Syllabification follows standard English vowel-consonant and consonant cluster division rules.

counteraffirmation
6 syllables18 letters
coun·ter·a·fir·ma·tion
/ˌkaʊntərəˈfɜːrmeɪʃən/
noun

Counteraffirmation is a noun syllabified as coun-ter-a-fir-ma-tion, with stress on 'fir'. Syllabification follows standard English rules based on vowels, consonant clusters, and suffixes. It's composed of the prefix 'counter-', root 'affirm', and suffix '-ation'.

countercondemnation
6 syllables19 letters
coun·ter·con·dem·na·tion
/ˌkaʊn.tər.kɑn.dɛmˈneɪ.ʃən/
noun

The word 'countercondemnation' is divided into six syllables: coun-ter-con-dem-na-tion. The primary stress falls on the third syllable ('na'). It's a noun formed from the prefix 'counter-', the root 'condemn', and the suffix '-ation'. Syllabification follows standard English rules of onset-rime division and vowel sound principles.

countercondemnation
6 syllables19 letters
coun·ter·con·dem·na·tion
/ˌkaʊn.tɚ.kɑn.dɛm.ˈneɪ.ʃən/
noun

Countercondemnation is a six-syllable noun composed of prefix 'counter-' (against), root 'condemn' (to censure), and suffix '-ation' (action noun). Syllabified as coun-ter-con-dem-na-tion with primary stress on 'na' and secondary on 'coun'. The silent 'n' in 'condemn' becomes pronounced before the vowel-initial suffix. IPA: /ˌkaʊn.tɚ.kɑn.dɛm.ˈneɪ.ʃən/.

counterdemonstration
6 syllables20 letters
coun·ter·dem·on·stra·tion
/ˌkaʊn.tɚˌdɛm.ənˈstreɪ.ʃən/
noun

Counterdemonstration is a 6-syllable noun (coun-ter-dem-on-stra-tion) with primary stress on 'stra' and secondary stress on 'coun' and 'dem'. It combines the prefix 'counter-' (against) with 'demonstration' (from Latin demonstrare). Syllabification respects morpheme boundaries at the prefix join and applies maximal onset for the /str/ cluster.

counterdeputation
6 syllables17 letters
coun·ter·dep·u·ta·tion
/ˌkaʊntərˌdepjuːˈteɪʃən/
noun

The word 'counterdeputation' is a six-syllable noun with primary stress on the third syllable ('dep'). It's formed from the prefix 'counter-', the root 'deput-', and the suffix '-ation'. Syllabification follows standard English rules based on vowel-consonant patterns.

counterexaggeration
7 syllables19 letters
coun·ter·ex·ag·ger·a·tion
/ˌkaʊntərɪɡˌzædʒəˈreɪʃən/
noun

The word 'counterexaggeration' is divided into seven syllables: coun-ter-ex-ag-ger-a-tion. It consists of the prefix 'counter-', the root 'exagger-', and the suffix '-ation'. The primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable '-ag-'. Syllabification follows standard English rules of onset-rime division and suffix separation.

counterexplanation
6 syllables18 letters
coun·ter·ex·plain·a·tion
/ˌkaʊn.tər.ɪk.spləˈneɪ.ʃən/
noun

Counterexplanation is a five-syllable noun with stress on 'plain'. It's formed from 'counter-', 'explain', and '-ation', divided using onset-rhyme rules, accommodating consonant clusters and diphthongs.

counterimagination
7 syllables18 letters
coun·ter·i·ma·gi·na·tion
/ˌkaʊntərɪˌmædʒɪˈneɪʃən/
noun

The word 'counterimagination' is syllabified as coun-ter-i-ma-gi-na-tion, with primary stress on the 'na' syllable. It's a complex noun formed from the prefix 'counter-', root 'imagine', and suffix '-ation'. Syllable division follows standard English vowel-centric rules.

counterimitation
6 syllables16 letters
coun·ter·im·i·ta·tion
/ˌkaʊntərɪmɪˈteɪʃən/
noun

The word 'counterimitation' is a six-syllable noun formed from the prefix 'counter-', root 'imit-', and suffix '-ation'. The primary stress is on the third syllable ('teɪ'), and the syllabification follows the Maximal Onset Principle.

counterindentation
6 syllables18 letters
coun·ter·in·den·ta·tion
/ˌkaʊn.tər.ɪn.denˈteɪ.ʃən/
noun

Counterindentation is a six-syllable noun (coun-ter-in-den-ta-tion) with primary stress on the third syllable. Syllabification follows standard English vowel-consonant and consonant cluster rules, with consideration for the common pronunciation of the 'counter' prefix as a single unit.

counterindoctrination
7 syllables21 letters
coun·ter·in·doc·tri·na·tion
/ˌkaʊntərɪndɑːktrɪˈneɪʃən/
noun

The word 'counterindoctrination' is divided into seven syllables: coun-ter-in-doc-tri-na-tion. The primary stress falls on the fourth syllable ('doc'). It's a noun formed from a French prefix, a Latin root, and a Latin suffix. Syllabification follows standard English vowel-consonant and consonant-vowel division rules, with consideration for the syllabic 'r'.

counterinterpretation
7 syllables21 letters
coun·ter·in·ter·pre·ta·tion
/ˌkaʊn.tɚ.ɪn.ˌtɜː.prɪ.ˈteɪ.ʃən/
noun

Counterinterpretation is a seven-syllable noun: coun-ter-in-ter-pre-ta-tion. It comprises the prefix 'counter-' (against), the root 'interpret' (containing 'inter-' + 'pret'), and the nominalizing suffix '-ation'. Primary stress falls on the sixth syllable 'ta', with secondary stress on 'coun' and the fourth 'ter'. Syllabification follows morpheme boundaries and the Maximal Onset Principle, producing legal English onsets throughout.

counterinterpretation
7 syllables21 letters
coun·ter·in·ter·pre·ta·tion
/ˌkaʊntərɪntərprɪˈteɪʃən/
noun

The word 'counterinterpretation' is divided into seven syllables: coun-ter-in-ter-pre-ta-tion. It consists of the prefix 'counter-', the root 'interpret', and the suffix '-ation'. The primary stress falls on the antepenultimate syllable ('ter'). Syllabification follows standard English rules of onset-rime division and allows for consonant clusters.

counterirritation
6 syllables17 letters
coun·ter·ir·ri·ta·tion
/ˈkaʊntərˌɪrɪˈteɪʃən/
noun

The word 'counterirritation' is a six-syllable noun with primary stress on the third syllable. It's formed from a French prefix, a Latin root, and a Latin suffix. Syllable division follows standard English rules based on onset-rhyme structure and CVC patterns, with the exception of the /ʃən/ pronunciation of 'tion'.

counterlatration
5 syllables16 letters
coun·ter·la·tra·tion
/ˌkaʊntərˌlætrəˈʃeɪn/
noun

The word 'counterlatration' is a noun with five syllables, formed from the prefix 'counter-', the root 'latr-', and the suffix '-ation'. The primary stress is on the third-to-last syllable. Syllable division follows the Maximal Onset Principle and vowel-consonant division rules.

counterobligation
6 syllables17 letters
coun·ter·ob·li·ga·tion
/ˈkaʊntərˌɒblɪˈɡeɪʃən/
noun

The word 'counterobligation' is a six-syllable noun with primary stress on the third syllable. It's formed from a French prefix, Latin roots, and a Latin suffix. Syllabification follows standard English onset-rime division rules, accounting for consonant clusters and vowel sequences.

counterreformation
6 syllables18 letters
coun·ter·re·for·ma·tion
/ˌkaʊntərˌrɛfərˈmeɪʃən/
noun

The word 'counterreformation' is a six-syllable noun with primary stress on the third-to-last syllable. It's formed from the prefix 'counter-', the root 'reform', and the suffix '-ation'. Syllabification follows standard English onset-rime division rules, with consideration for consonant clusters and the silent 't' in the '-ation' suffix.

counterrestoration
6 syllables18 letters
coun·ter·res·to·ra·tion
/ˌkaʊn.tər.rɛs.tɔːˈreɪ.ʃən/
noun

The word 'counterrestoration' is divided into six syllables: coun-ter-res-to-ra-tion. It consists of the prefix 'counter-', the root 'restor-', and the suffix '-ation'. Primary stress falls on the third syllable ('res'). Syllabification follows standard English rules based on vowel-consonant patterns and morpheme boundaries.

counterretaliation
7 syllables18 letters
coun·ter·re·ta·li·a·tion
/ˌkaʊntərriˌtæliˈeɪʃən/
noun

Counterretaliation is a seven-syllable noun with primary stress on the penultimate syllable. It's formed from the prefix 'counter-', the root 'retali-', and the suffix '-ation'. Syllabification follows standard English vowel-consonant and suffix rules.

countervallation
5 syllables16 letters
coun·ter·val·la·tion
/ˌkaʊntərˌvæləˈteɪʃən/
noun

The word 'countervallation' is a noun with five syllables, divided as coun-ter-val-la-tion. It's formed from the prefix 'counter-', the root 'vall-', and the suffix '-ation'. Primary stress is on the third-to-last syllable. Syllabification follows standard English rules.

countervibration
5 syllables16 letters
coun·ter·vi·bra·tion
/ˌkaʊn.tɚ.vaɪˈbreɪ.ʃən/
noun

Countervibration divides as coun-ter-vi-bra-tion (5 syllables). The prefix counter- (against) combines with Latin root vibr- (shake) and suffix -ation (process). Primary stress falls on -bra-, secondary on coun-. IPA: /ˌkaʊn.tɚ.vaɪˈbreɪ.ʃən/. Morpheme boundaries and Maximal Onset Principle govern the division.

dephlogistication
6 syllables17 letters
de·phlo·gis·ti·ca·tion
/ˌdiːflɒdʒɪˈkeɪʃən/
noun

Dephlogistication is a five-syllable noun with stress on the fifth syllable (ca). It's formed from the prefix 'de-', the root 'phlogistic', and the suffix '-ation'. Syllabification follows standard English rules, though the historical context and uncommon root contribute to its complexity.

desophistication
6 syllables16 letters
de·so·phis·ti·ca·tion
[ˌdiːsoʊfɪstɪˈkeɪʃən]
Noun

The word 'desophistication' is a noun meaning the act of removing sophistication. It is divided into six syllables: de-so-phis-ti-ca-tion, with stress on the fifth syllable (ca-). Syllabification follows standard English rules.

devolatilization
7 syllables16 letters
de·vo·la·ti·li·za·tion
[ˌdiːˌvɒlətaɪˈleɪʃən]
Noun

The word 'devolatilization' is a noun formed from the Latin root 'volatilis', meaning 'to fly off', and divided into seven syllables: de-vo-la-ti-li-za-tion, with stress on the sixth syllable (za-). It follows standard English syllabification rules.

direct examination
6 syllables18 letters
di·rect ex·am·i·na·tion
/dəˈraɪkt ɪɡˌzæm.ɪˈneɪ.ʃən/
Noun Phrase

The phrase 'direct examination' is divided into seven syllables: di-rect ex-am-i-na-tion. Stress falls on the first syllable of 'direct' and the third syllable of 'examination'. The syllabification follows standard US English vowel and consonant cluster rules, with morphemic boundaries influencing the division.

disaccommodation
6 syllables16 letters
dis·ac·com·mo·da·tion
/ˌdɪsəkˌɑməˈdeɪʃən/
noun

The word 'disaccommodation' is divided into six syllables: dis-ac-com-mo-da-tion. It consists of the prefix 'dis-', the root 'accommod-', and the suffix '-ation'. The primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable. Syllabification follows rules of onset maximization, vowel-initial syllable formation, and consonant cluster resolution.

disafforestation
6 syllables16 letters
dis·af·for·es·ta·tion
/ˌdɪsæfɔrɪˈsteɪʃən/
noun

Disafforestation is a six-syllable noun with primary stress on the fifth syllable. It's formed from the prefix 'dis-', the root 'forest', and the suffix '-ation'. Syllabification follows the vowel peak principle, dividing the word around vowel sounds.

disconsideration
6 syllables16 letters
dis·con·sid·er·a·tion
/dɪs.kən.sɪd.əˈreɪ.ʃən/
noun

Disconsideration is a five-syllable noun (dis-con-sid-er-a-tion) with primary stress on the fifth syllable. Syllable division follows standard vowel-consonant and open/closed syllable rules, based on its Latin-derived morphemes.

disincarceration
6 syllables16 letters
dis·in·car·cer·a·tion
/dɪsɪnˌsɑːrˈseɪʃən/
noun

Disincarceration is a noun formed from Latin roots with multiple suffixes. Syllabification follows the vowel peak principle, dividing the word into six syllables: dis-in-car-cer-a-tion. Primary stress falls on the third syllable ('cer'). The word's structure is similar to other complex English nouns with multiple suffixes.

disintermediation
7 syllables17 letters
dis·in·ter·me·di·a·tion
/ˌdɪsɪntərˌmiːdiˈeɪʃən/
noun

The word 'disintermediation' is divided into seven syllables: dis-in-ter-me-di-a-tion. It consists of the prefix 'dis-', the root 'inter-medi-', and the suffix '-ation'. Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable. Syllabification follows standard English vowel and consonant cluster rules, with prefixes and suffixes forming separate syllables.

disrecommendation
6 syllables17 letters
dis·re·com·mend·a·tion
/ˌdɪsˌrɛkəˌmɛnˈdeɪʃən/
noun

The word 'disrecommendation' is divided into six syllables: dis-re-com-mend-a-tion. It's a noun formed from the prefix 'dis-', the root 'recommend', and the suffix '-ation'. Primary stress falls on the fourth syllable, 'mend'. Syllabification follows standard English onset-rime division rules, with potential for vowel reduction in unstressed syllables.

electroamalgamation
8 syllables19 letters
el·ec·tro·a·mal·ga·ma·tion
/ɪˌlɛktrəʊəˈmælɡəmˌeɪʃən/
noun

The word 'electroamalgamation' is divided into eight syllables: el-ec-tro-a-mal-ga-ma-tion. Primary stress falls on the fifth syllable ('mal'). The word is morphologically complex, consisting of the prefix 'electro-', the root 'amalgam-', and the suffix '-ation'. Syllabification follows standard English rules of vowel-based nuclei and consonant cluster resolution.

electrocoagulation
8 syllables18 letters
el·ec·tro·co·a·gu·la·tion
/ɪˌlɛktrəkoʊæɡjʊˈleɪʃən/
noun

Electrocoagulation is an eight-syllable noun with primary stress on the penultimate syllable. It's formed from the prefix 'electro-', the root 'coagul-', and the suffix '-ation'. Syllabification follows standard US English rules of onset-rime division and vowel-consonant separation.

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