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

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--mata Greek pluralizing suffix, common in taxonomic names.

Steganophthalmata
6 syllables17 letters
Ste·ga·no·phthal·ma·ta
/ˌstɛɡənˌɒfθælˈmætə/
noun

Steganophthalmata is a six-syllable noun (Ste-ga-no-phthal-ma-ta) with primary stress on the penultimate syllable. It's derived from Greek roots relating to concealment and the eye, and functions as a taxonomic term for a suborder of moths. Syllabification follows standard English rules, with attention paid to the unusual 'phthal' cluster.

chorioepitheliomata
10 syllables19 letters
cho·ri·o·e·pi·the·li·o·ma·ta
/ˌkoʊrioʊˌɛpɪθiːlioʊˈmeɪtə/
noun

Chorioepitheliomata is a complex medical term of Greek origin. It is divided into ten syllables with primary stress on the antepenultimate syllable. The word's morphemic structure reveals its components: 'chorio-' (membrane), 'epithelio-' (covering), and '-mata' (tumors). Syllabification follows the vowel break rule, with considerations for consonant clusters and vowel sounds.

mastocarcinomata
7 syllables16 letters
mas·to·car·ci·no·ma·ta
/ˌmæs.toʊ.kɑːr.sɪ.noʊˈmɑː.tə/
noun

Mastocarcinomata is a seven-syllable noun of Greek origin, with primary stress on the 'ma' syllable. Syllabification follows standard English rules of onset-rime structure, with the exception of 'c' softening to 's' before 'i'. The word refers to malignant tumors of the breast.

sarcoenchondromata
7 syllables18 letters
sar·co·en·chon·dro·ma·ta
/ˌsɑːrkoʊˌɛnkoʊnˈdroʊməˌtɑː/
noun

Sarcoenchondromata is a complex medical term divided into seven syllables (sar-co-en-chon-dro-ma-ta). It's composed of Greek-derived prefixes, a root, and a suffix. Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable. Syllabification follows standard vowel nucleus and onset-rime rules.

steganophthalmata
6 syllables17 letters
ste·ga·no·phthal·ma·ta
/ˌstɛɡənoʊˈθæl.mə.tə/
noun

The word 'steganophthalmata' is a six-syllable noun of Greek origin, referring to a suborder of moths. Syllable division follows standard English rules, with primary stress on the fifth syllable ('phthal'). Its complex structure and technical nature make it an exceptional case in English phonology.