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

Counterefficiency is a six-syllable noun (coun-ter-ef-fi-cien-cy) with primary stress on '-cien-'. It's formed from the prefix 'counter-', the root 'efficient', and the suffix '-cy'. Syllabification follows standard English rules, and the word denotes a lack of effectiveness.

Semitransparency is a six-syllable noun with primary stress on the fifth syllable ('ren'). It's formed from Latin and Greek morphemes. Syllabification follows standard English rules, maximizing onsets and ensuring a vowel nucleus in each syllable.