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Words with Suffix “--matous/-ous” in English (US)

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

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--matous/-ous Greek origin, forming an adjective meaning 'characterized by' or 'having the quality of'.

chondrofibromatous
6 syllables18 letters
chon·dro·fi·bro·ma·tous
/ˌkɒndroʊfaɪbroʊˈmeɪtəs/
adjective

The word 'chondrofibromatous' is a complex adjective of Greek and Latin origin. It is divided into six syllables: chon-dro-fi-bro-ma-tous, with primary stress on the penultimate syllable. Syllabification follows standard English rules of onset maximization and the vowel-coda rule, though variations in pronunciation are possible due to its technical nature.

osteochondromatous
6 syllables18 letters
os·teo·chon·dro·ma·tous
/ˌɒsti.oʊˌkɒn.drəˈmeɪ.təs/
adjective

The word 'osteochondromatous' is a six-syllable adjective of Greek origin, primarily relating to bone and cartilage. Stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('tous'). Syllabification follows standard US English rules of vowel-consonant division and consonant cluster preservation.