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

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

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--tomies Combination of -tomy (Greek τομή *tome* meaning 'cutting') and -ies (English plural suffix).

lithonephrotomies
6 syllables17 letters
li·tho·ne·phro·to·mies
/ˌlɪθoʊnɛfroʊˈtɒmiːz/
noun

Lithonephrotomies is a complex noun of Greek and English origin, meaning surgical incisions to remove kidney stones. It is divided into six syllables: li-tho-ne-phro-to-mies, with primary stress on the final syllable. The syllabification follows standard vowel and consonant cluster rules, with the morphemic structure revealing its medical context.

ureterolithotomies
8 syllables18 letters
u·re·te·ro·li·tho·to·mies
/ˌjuːrɪˌtɛroʊlɪˈθɑːtəmiːz/
noun

The word 'ureterolithotomies' is a complex noun divided into eight syllables (u-re-te-ro-li-tho-to-mies) with primary stress on the penultimate syllable. It's derived from Greek and Latin roots relating to the ureter, stones, and surgical incision. Syllable division follows standard US English rules, considering vowel sequences and consonant clusters.