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Words with Suffix “--ptosis/ -sis” in English (US)
Browse English (US) words ending with the suffix “--ptosis/ -sis”, complete with pronunciations, syllable breakdowns, and linguistic insights.
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--ptosis/ -sis Greek origin, denoting falling/descent and a condition/process respectively.
nephrocoloptosis
7 syllables16 letters
ne·phro·co·lo·po·to·sis
/ˈnɛfroʊˌkoʊləˈpɒptəsɪs/
noun
Nephrocoloptosis is a complex medical term divided into seven syllables (ne-phro-co-lo-po-to-sis). It's derived from Greek and Latin roots, denoting the prolapse of the kidney and colon. Primary stress falls on the fifth syllable ('to'). Syllabification follows standard English rules, but the word's complexity requires careful articulation.