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

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--ence Latin origin, noun-forming suffix indicating a state or quality

cathodofluorescence
7 syllables19 letters
ca·tho·do·flu·o·res·cence
/ˌkæθoʊdfluːɔˈrɛsəns/
noun

Cathodofluorescence is a complex noun derived from Greek and Latin roots. It is syllabified as ca-tho-do-flu-o-res-cence, with primary stress on the penultimate syllable. Syllable division follows standard English onset-rime rules, with single vowels forming their own syllables. The word describes the emission of light when bombarded by cathode rays.

chemicoluminescence
7 syllables19 letters
che·mi·co·lu·mi·nes·cence
/ˌkemɪkoʊluːmɪˈnɛsəns/
noun

Chemicoluminescence is a complex noun with seven syllables (che-mi-co-lu-mi-nes-cence). It's derived from Greek and Latin roots, with primary stress on the penultimate syllable. Syllabification follows standard English rules, maximizing onsets and dividing after vowels. It shares syllabic patterns with similar words like fluorescence and bioluminescence.

condescensiveness
6 syllables17 letters
con·de·scen·si·ve·ness
/ˌkɒndɪˈsɛnsɪvnəs/
noun

The word 'condescensiveness' is divided into six syllables: con-de-scen-si-ve-ness. It's a noun formed from the root 'descend' with multiple prefixes and suffixes. Primary stress falls on the fourth syllable. Syllable division follows onset maximization and vowel nucleus rules.

consciencelessness
6 syllables18 letters
con·sci·en·ce·less·ness
/ˌkɒnʃiˈɛnsləsˌnɛs/
noun

The word 'consciencelessness' is divided into six syllables: con-sci-en-ce-less-ness. It is a noun formed from a Latin root ('sci' - to know) with prefixes and suffixes. Primary stress falls on the fourth syllable (CE). Syllabification follows standard vowel-consonant and consonant cluster rules, with exceptions for the 'sci' cluster and the influence of the root's length.

counterintelligence
6 syllables19 letters
coun·ter·in·tel·li·gence
/ˌkaʊn.tɚ.ɪnˈtɛl.ɪ.dʒəns/
noun

Counterintelligence is a 6-syllable compound noun (coun-ter-in-tel-li-gence) with secondary stress on 'coun' and primary stress on 'tel'. It combines the prefix 'counter-' (against) with 'intelligence' (understanding). The syllabification follows morphological boundaries and standard English phonotactic rules.

countertransference
5 syllables19 letters
coun·ter·trans·fer·ence
/ˈkaʊntərˌtrænsfərəns/
noun

The word 'countertransference' is divided into five syllables: coun-ter-trans-fer-ence. It consists of the prefix 'counter-', the root 'transfer-', and the suffix '-ence'. Primary stress falls on the third syllable ('trans'). Syllabification follows vowel-coda, onset maximization, and consonant cluster rules.

countertransference
5 syllables19 letters
coun·ter·trans·fer·ence
/ˌkaʊn.tɚˌtræns.ˈfɝː.əns/
noun

Countertransference is a 5-syllable noun (coun-ter-trans-fer-ence) with primary stress on 'fer' and secondary stress on 'coun' and 'trans'. It comprises the prefix 'counter-' (against), the root 'transfer' (containing 'trans-' + 'fer'), and the nominal suffix '-ence'. Morpheme boundaries govern syllabification, keeping prefixes intact. IPA: /ˌkaʊn.tɚˌtræns.ˈfɝː.əns/.

demitranslucence
5 syllables16 letters
de·mi·trans·lu·cence
/ˌdemiˌtrænsˈluːsəns/
noun

Demitranslucence is a five-syllable noun of Latin origin, with primary stress on 'lu'. Syllabification follows the Onset-Rime principle, respecting consonant clusters and vowel-consonant/consonant-vowel patterns. Its complex morphology doesn't introduce significant syllabification ambiguities.

electroluminescence
7 syllables19 letters
e·lec·tro·lu·mi·nes·cence
/ˌɛlɛktrəluːmɪˈnɛsəns/
noun

Electroluminescence is a noun with seven syllables (e-lec-tro-lu-mi-nes-cence). It's derived from Greek and Latin roots, relating to light emission through electricity. Stress falls on the penultimate syllable. Syllabification follows standard English rules based on vowel separation and consonant clusters.

incorrespondence
5 syllables16 letters
in·cor·re·spon·dence
/ˌɪnˌkɒrɪˈspɒndəns/
noun

The word 'incorrespondence' is divided into five syllables: in-cor-re-spon-dence. It consists of the prefix 'in-', the root 'correspond', and the suffix '-ence'. The primary stress falls on the 'spon' syllable. Syllable division follows rules of onset maximization and vowel nucleus requirements.

interdependences
6 syllables16 letters
in·ter·de·pen·den·ces
/ˌɪntərdiˈpɛndənsɪz/
noun

The word 'interdependences' is divided into six syllables: in-ter-de-pen-den-ces. It consists of the prefix 'inter-', the root 'depend', and the suffixes '-ence' and '-s'. Primary stress falls on the fifth syllable ('den'). Syllable division follows the principles of maximizing onsets and vowel-following consonants.

interdependencies
6 syllables17 letters
in·ter·de·pen·den·cies
/ˌɪntər.dɪˈpɛn.dəns.iz/
noun

The word 'interdependencies' is divided into six syllables: in-ter-de-pen-den-cies. It consists of the prefix 'inter-', the root 'depend', and the suffixes '-ence' and '-ies'. Primary stress falls on the third syllable ('den'). Syllable division follows rules maximizing onsets and avoiding stranded consonants.

interindependence
7 syllables17 letters
in·ter·in·de·pen·dence·ness
/ˌɪntərɪndɪˈpɛndəns/
noun

Interindependence is a seven-syllable noun with primary stress on the fifth syllable. It's formed from the prefix 'inter-', the root 'depend', and the suffixes '-ence' and '-ness'. Syllabification follows CV and CV-C rules, with potential for vowel reduction in unstressed syllables.

intersubsistence
6 syllables16 letters
in·ter·sub·sis·ten·ce
/ˌɪntər.sʌbˈsɪs.təns/
noun

Intersubsistence is a six-syllable noun with Latin roots. Syllabification follows standard English rules, dividing the word based on vowel sounds and consonant clusters, with primary stress on the third syllable (/ˌɪntər.sʌbˈsɪs.təns/). Its complex structure may lead to minor pronunciation variations.

noncorrespondence
5 syllables17 letters
non·cor·re·spon·dence
/ˌnɑːnˌkɔːrɪˈspɑːndəns/
noun

The word 'noncorrespondence' is syllabified as non-cor-re-spon-dence, with stress on the penultimate syllable. It's a noun formed from a prefix, root, and suffix, following standard English syllabification rules.

nondeliquescence
5 syllables16 letters
non·de·li·ques·cence
/ˌnɒn dɪˈlɪk.wɪs.əns/
noun

The word 'nondeliquescence' is divided into five syllables: non-de-li-ques-cence. It consists of the prefix 'non-', the root 'deliquesce', and the suffix '-ence'. Primary stress falls on the third syllable ('ques'). Syllable division follows vowel-consonant and consonant cluster rules.

noninterdependence
6 syllables18 letters
non·in·ter·de·pen·dence
/ˌnɑnɪntərˈdɛpəndəns/
noun

The word 'noninterdependence' is divided into six syllables: non-in-ter-de-pen-dence. It consists of the prefix 'non-', the root 'inter-depend', and the suffix '-ence'. The primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('pen'). Syllabification follows standard English onset-rime division rules, with potential for vowel reduction in unstressed syllables.

nonintermittence
5 syllables16 letters
non·in·ter·mit·tence
/ˌnɑnɪnˌtɜrmɪˈtɛns/
noun

The word 'nonintermittence' is divided into five syllables: non-in-ter-mit-tence. It consists of the prefix 'non-', the root 'intermitt-', and the suffix '-ence'. Primary stress falls on the fourth syllable ('mit'). Syllabification follows vowel and consonant cluster rules, with the prefix and suffix forming separate syllables.

photoluminescence
6 syllables17 letters
pho·to·lu·mi·nes·cence
/ˌfoʊtoʊluːmɪˈnɛsəns/
noun

Photoluminescence is a six-syllable noun with primary stress on the penultimate syllable. It's derived from Greek and Latin roots, meaning 'light emission'. Syllabification follows standard vowel-consonant and consonant cluster division rules. Similar words like fluorescence and bioluminescence share similar structures and stress patterns.

postadolescences
6 syllables16 letters
pos·ta·do·les·cen·ces
/ˌpoʊstædəˈlɛsənsɪz/
noun

The word 'postadolescences' is divided into six syllables: pos-ta-do-les-cen-ces. It consists of the prefix 'post-', the root 'adolesc-', and the suffixes '-ence' and '-s'. Primary stress falls on the fourth syllable ('les'). Syllabification follows standard English rules of vowel-following consonant assignment and onset-coda maximization.

precorrespondence
5 syllables17 letters
pre·cor·re·spon·dence
/ˌpriːkɔːrɪˈspɑːndəns/
noun

The word 'precorrespondence' is a noun derived from the verb 'correspond' with the prefix 'pre-' and suffix '-ence'. It is divided into five syllables: pre-cor-re-spon-dence, with primary stress on the third syllable ('spon'). The syllabification follows standard English rules of onset-rime division and vowel-consonant separation.

presence of mind
2 syllables16 letters
pres·ence of mind
[ˈprɛsəns ʌv maɪnd]
Noun

The phrase 'presence of mind' refers to being aware and conscious. It is divided into three syllables: pres-ence of mind, with stress on the first syllable ('pres').

pseudofluorescence
6 syllables18 letters
pseu·do·flu·o·res·cence
/ˌsuːdoʊflʊˈɔːrəsəns/
noun

The word 'pseudofluorescence' is divided into six syllables: pseu-do-flu-o-res-cence. It consists of the prefix 'pseudo-', the root 'fluorescence', and the suffix '-ence'. Primary stress falls on the fourth syllable. Syllabification follows standard English VCV and CVC rules, treating digraphs as single units.

pseudoreminiscence
6 syllables18 letters
pseu·do·re·mi·nis·cence
/ˌsjuːdoʊrɪmɪˈnɪsəns/
noun

The word 'pseudoreminiscence' is divided into six syllables: pseu-do-re-mi-nis-cence. It consists of the prefix 'pseudo-', the root 'reminisc-', and the suffix '-ence'. The primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable. Syllable division follows standard English vowel-consonant and onset-rime rules, with the initial 'ps' cluster treated as a single onset.

retrotransference
5 syllables17 letters
re·tro·trans·fer·ence
/ˌretrəʊˌtrænsˈfɜːrəns/
noun

The word 'retrotransference' is a five-syllable noun with primary stress on the fourth syllable. It's formed from Latin roots and suffixes, and its syllabification follows standard English rules of onset-rime division, accommodating consonant clusters and vowel reduction.

semicircumference
6 syllables17 letters
sem·i·cir·cum·fer·ence
/ˌsɛmiˈsɜrkəmˌfɛrəns/
noun

The word 'semicircumference' is divided into six syllables: sem-i-cir-cum-fer-ence. It is composed of the prefix 'semi-', the root 'circum-fer-', and the suffix '-ence'. Primary stress falls on the third syllable ('cir'). Syllable division follows standard English onset-rime principles.

superindependence
6 syllables17 letters
su·per·in·de·pen·dence
/ˌsuːpərɪndɪˈpɛndəns/
noun

The word 'superindependence' is divided into six syllables: su-per-in-de-pen-dence. It consists of the prefix 'super-', the root 'independent', and the suffix '-ence'. Primary stress falls on the third-to-last syllable. Syllable division follows standard English rules based on vowel-consonant patterns.

superindifference
6 syllables17 letters
su·per·in·dif·fer·ence
/ˌsuːpərɪnˈdɪfərəns/
noun

The word 'superindifference' is syllabified as su-per-in-dif-fer-ence, with primary stress on '-fer-'. It's composed of the prefixes 'super-' and 'in-', the root 'differ-', and the suffix '-ence'. Syllable division follows rules of onset maximization and vowel nucleus requirements.

triboluminescence
6 syllables17 letters
tri·bo·lu·mi·nes·cence
/ˌtraɪboʊluːmɪˈnɛsəns/
noun

Triboluminescence is a six-syllable noun with primary stress on the fifth syllable ('nes'). It's derived from Latin roots and exhibits typical English syllable division patterns based on vowel-consonant sequences. The consistent presence of the *-escence* suffix in related words supports this analysis.