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Words with Suffix “--igerous” in English (US)
Browse English (US) words ending with the suffix “--igerous”, complete with pronunciations, syllable breakdowns, and linguistic insights.
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--igerous Latin origin, meaning 'bearing, producing'
chlorophylligerous
6 syllables18 letters
chlo·ro·phyll·i·ger·ous
/ˌklɔːrəˈfɪlɪdʒərəs/
adjective
Chlorophylligerous is a complex adjective of Greek and Latin origin. Its syllable division is chlo-ro-phyll-i-ger-ous, with primary stress on the fifth syllable. The division follows the vowel principle, maximizing onsets, and accounting for digraphs and schwa vowels. The word's structure reflects its morphemic components: chloro- (green), phyll- (leaf), and -igerous (bearing).