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

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--itic Latin origin, forming an adjective indicating a characteristic

blastoporphyritic
6 syllables17 letters
blas·to·por·phy·rit·ic
/blæs.toʊ.pɔːr.fɪˈrɪ.tɪk/
adjective

The word 'blastoporphyritic' is a six-syllable adjective of Greek and Latin origin, with primary stress on the fifth syllable ('rit'). Syllabification follows standard English rules of onset-rime and vowel-coda division, accounting for consonant clusters. Its morphemic structure reveals a prefix ('blasto-'), root ('porphyro-'), and suffix ('-itic').

encephalomyelitic
8 syllables17 letters
en·ceph·a·lo·my·e·li·tic
/ˌɛnˌsɛfəloʊmaɪˈɛlɪtɪk/
adjective

Encephalomyelitic is a seven-syllable adjective (en-ceph-a-lo-my-e-li-tic) with primary stress on the penultimate syllable. Syllabification follows vowel-centric rules, accounting for diphthongs and consonant clusters, and is influenced by its Greek origins.

glomeroporphyritic
7 syllables18 letters
glo·mer·o·por·phy·rit·ic
/ˌɡloʊməroʊpɔːrfiˈrɪtɪk/
adjective

Glomeroporphyritic is a seven-syllable adjective divided as glo-mer-o-por-phy-rit-ic, with stress on the penultimate syllable. Its syllabification follows standard US English rules based on vowel sounds and consonant clusters, reflecting its complex Greek and Latin origins.

meningoencephalitic
8 syllables19 letters
me·nin·go·en·ceph·a·lit·ic
/məˌnɪŋɡoʊˌɛnsɛfəˈlɪtɪk/
adjective

Meningoencephalitic is an 8-syllable medical adjective (me-nin-go-en-ceph-a-lit-ic) derived from Greek roots meaning 'pertaining to inflammation of the meninges and brain.' Primary stress falls on 'lit'; secondary stress on 'nin' and 'en.' Syllabification follows morpheme boundaries and respects digraphs 'ng' and 'ph.'

meningoencephalitic
8 syllables19 letters
men·in·go·en·ceph·a·lit·ic
/ˌmɛnɪŋgoʊˌɛnsɛfəˈlɪtɪk/
adjective

The word 'meningoencephalitic' is divided into eight syllables: men-in-go-en-ceph-a-lit-ic. It's a complex adjective of Greek origin, denoting inflammation of the brain and its membranes. Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('lit'). Syllable division follows standard VCV and vowel-alone rules.

microporphyritic
6 syllables16 letters
mi·cro·por·phy·rit·ic
/ˌmaɪ.kroʊˌpɔːr.fɪˈrɪt.ɪk/
adjective

The word 'microporphyritic' is divided into six syllables: mi-cro-por-phy-rit-ic. It consists of the prefix 'micro-', the root 'porphyry', and the suffix '-itic'. Primary stress falls on the fourth syllable. Syllabification follows standard US English rules based on vowel and consonant sequences.

microspherulitic
6 syllables16 letters
mi·cro·spher·u·lit·ic
/ˌmaɪkroʊˌsfɪrəˈluːlɪtɪk/
adjective

The word 'microspherulitic' is a six-syllable adjective with primary stress on the penultimate syllable. It's composed of the Greek prefix 'micro-', the root 'spherul-', and the Latin suffix '-itic'. Syllabification follows standard English rules, prioritizing vowel-consonant divisions and maintaining consonant clusters.

postdiphtheritic
5 syllables16 letters
post·dip·the·rit·ic
/ˌpoʊstˌdɪfˈθɛrɪtɪk/
adjective

The word 'postdiphtheritic' is divided into five syllables: post-dip-the-rit-ic. The primary stress falls on the third syllable ('rit'). It's an adjective formed from Latin and Greek roots, meaning 'relating to recovery from diphtheria'. Syllabification follows standard English rules of vowel and consonant clustering.

postencephalitic
6 syllables16 letters
post·en·ceph·a·lit·ic
/ˌpoʊstɛnˌsɛfəˈlɪtɪk/
adjective

The word 'postencephalitic' is divided into six syllables: post-en-ceph-a-lit-ic. It's an adjective derived from Latin and Greek roots, meaning 'relating to a condition after encephalitis'. Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable. Syllabification follows standard English vowel-coda and consonant-coda rules, with the 'nceph' cluster being a minor consideration.

pseudoencephalitic
7 syllables18 letters
pseu·do·en·ceph·a·lit·ic
/ˌsuːdoʊˌɛnˌsɛfəˈlɪtɪk/
adjective

The word 'pseudoencephalitic' is divided into seven syllables: pseu-do-en-ceph-a-lit-ic. It's a complex adjective derived from Greek roots, with primary stress on the penultimate syllable. Syllabification follows standard English rules of vowel-C and consonant cluster maintenance.

pseudoporphyritic
6 syllables17 letters
pseu·do·por·phy·rit·ic
/ˌsuːdoʊpɔːrfiˈrɪtɪk/
adjective

The word 'pseudoporphyritic' is a six-syllable adjective with primary stress on the antepenultimate syllable. It's formed from the Greek prefix 'pseudo-', the root 'porphyr-', and the suffix '-itic'. Syllabification follows standard US English rules of vowel-following and consonant-blocking.

pseudosyphilitic
6 syllables16 letters
pseu·do·syi·phi·li·tic
/ˌsjuːdoʊsɪˈfɪlɪtɪk/
adjective

The word 'pseudosyphilitic' is divided into six syllables: pseu-do-syi-phi-li-tic. The primary stress falls on the fifth syllable. It's morphologically complex, consisting of the prefix 'pseudo-', the root 'syphil-', and the suffix '-itic'. Syllable division follows the principles of maximizing onsets and vowel-after-consonant rules, with special consideration given to the glide 'y'.

vesiculotympanitic
8 syllables18 letters
ves·i·cu·lo·tym·pa·ni·tic
/ˌvɛsɪkjuːloʊtɪmˈpænɪtɪk/
adjective

Vesiculotympanitic is a complex adjective of Latin and Greek origin. It is divided into eight syllables: ves-i-cu-lo-tym-pa-ni-tic, with primary stress on the antepenultimate syllable. The syllable division follows standard English rules, though the word's length and unusual consonant clusters present challenges.