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Words with Suffix “--ligent” in English (US)
Browse English (US) words ending with the suffix “--ligent”, complete with pronunciations, syllable breakdowns, and linguistic insights.
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--ligent Latin origin (*legens*), adjective-forming suffix indicating capability or possession of intellect.
superintelligent
6 syllables16 letters
su·per·in·tel·li·gent
/ˌsuːpərɪnˈtɛlɪdʒənt/
adjective
The word 'superintelligent' is divided into six syllables: su-per-in-tel-li-gent. It consists of the prefix 'super-', the root 'intel-', and the suffix '-ligent'. The primary stress falls on the third syllable ('in'). Syllable division follows standard US English rules based on vowel-consonant patterns.