Words with Suffix “--liness” in English (US)
Browse English (US) words ending with the suffix “--liness”, complete with pronunciations, syllable breakdowns, and linguistic insights.
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--liness Old English origin, forms abstract nouns.
The word 'unneighbourliness' is divided into five syllables: un-neigh-bour-li-ness. The primary stress falls on the second syllable ('neigh'). It's a noun formed from the prefix 'un-', the root 'neighbour', and the suffix '-liness'. The silent 'gh' and the 'bour' sequence are notable features.
The word 'unsportsmanliness' is divided into five syllables: un-sports-man-li-ness. The primary stress falls on 'sports'. It's a noun formed from the prefix 'un-', the root 'sportsman', and the suffix '-liness'. Syllabification follows standard US English vowel-consonant and consonant-vowel-consonant patterns.