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

Browse English (US) words ending with the suffix “--lysis”, complete with pronunciations, syllable breakdowns, and linguistic insights.

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--lysis From Greek 'lysis' (loosening), indicating a process of separation.

electrostenolysis
7 syllables17 letters
el·ec·tro·ste·no·ly·sis
/ɪˈlɛktrəʊˌstɛnəˈlɪsɪs/
noun

Electrostenolysis is a complex noun of Greek origin, divided into seven syllables (el-ec-tro-ste-no-ly-sis) with primary stress on the fifth syllable ('no'). Syllabification follows standard English rules based on vowel sounds, consonant clusters, and morpheme boundaries.

encephalodialysis
8 syllables17 letters
en·ceph·a·lo·di·a·ly·sis
/ˌɛnˌsɛfəloʊdaɪˈælɪsɪs/
noun

Encephalodialysis is an eight-syllable noun with primary stress on the final syllable ('sis'). It's composed of Greek-derived morphemes: 'en-' (prefix), 'cephal/o-' (root), '-dia-' (interfix), and '-lysis' (suffix). Syllable division follows vowel and consonant blend rules, typical of English stress-timed phonology.

erythrocytolysis
7 syllables16 letters
e·ryth·ro·cy·to·ly·sis
/ˌɛrɪθroʊsaɪˈtoʊlɪsɪs/
noun

Erythrocytolysis is a seven-syllable noun with primary stress on the antepenultimate syllable. Syllable division follows vowel and consonant cluster rules, influenced by its Greek-derived morphemes. It refers to the breakdown of red blood cells.

laryngoparalysis
7 syllables16 letters
la·ryn·go·pa·ra·ly·sis
/ˈlærɪŋɡoʊpəˈræləsɪs/
noun

Laryngoparalysis is a seven-syllable noun of Greek and Latin origin. It's divided as la-ryn-go-pa-ra-ly-sis, with primary stress on the fifth syllable ('ra'). The word consists of the prefix 'laryngo-', root 'para-', and suffix '-lysis'. Syllabification follows standard onset-rime principles, with potential vowel reduction in unstressed syllables.

pharyngoparalysis
7 syllables17 letters
pha·ryn·go·pa·ra·ly·sis
/ˌfæˈrɪŋɡoʊpəˈræləsɪs/
noun

The word 'pharyngoparalysis' is divided into seven syllables: pha-ryn-go-pa-ra-ly-sis. The primary stress falls on the final syllable ('sis'). It's a noun of Greek origin, denoting paralysis of the pharynx. Syllabification follows standard vowel-based rules, with considerations for consonant clusters and digraphs.