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

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

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--ure Latin *-ura*; forms a noun denoting a state, process, or result.

counterpressures
4 syllables16 letters
coun·ter·pres·sures
/ˌkaʊn.tərˈprɛʃ.ərz/
noun

The word 'counterpressures' is a noun with four syllables, divided as coun-ter-pres-sures. It's formed from the prefix 'counter-', the root 'press', and the suffixes '-ure' and '-s'. Primary stress is on 'pres', and secondary stress on 'coun'. Syllable division follows the Maximal Onset Principle, VCV and CVC rules.

lithophotogravure
6 syllables17 letters
li·tho·pho·to·gra·vure
/ˌlɪθoʊfoʊtoʊˈɡrævjʊər/
noun

Lithophotogravure is a complex noun formed from Greek and Latin roots. It is syllabified as li-tho-pho-to-gra-vure, with primary stress on the fourth syllable ('to'). Syllable division follows standard vowel-consonant and diphthong rules, with considerations for consonant clusters.

microarchitecture
6 syllables17 letters
mi·cro·ar·chi·tec·ture
/ˌmaɪkroʊˈɑːrkɪˌtɛktʃər/
noun

The word 'microarchitecture' is divided into six syllables: mi-cro-ar-chi-tec-ture. It consists of the prefix 'micro-', the root 'architect-', and the suffix '-ure'. Primary stress falls on the 'tec' syllable. Syllable division follows standard English rules based on vowel-consonant patterns.

phenylethylmalonylure
8 syllables21 letters
phen·yl·eth·yl·ma·lon·yl·ure
/ˌfenɪlˌiθɪlˌmælənɪlˈjʊər/
noun

Phenylethylmalonylure is divided into eight syllables (phen-yl-eth-yl-ma-lon-yl-ure) based on vowel-consonant patterns and consonant cluster preservation. Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable. The word is a complex noun formed from Greek and Latin roots, representing a specific chemical compound.

preconfiguration
6 syllables16 letters
pre·con·fig·u·ra·tion
/ˌpriːkənˈfɪɡjəreɪʃən/
noun

The word 'preconfiguration' is divided into six syllables: pre-con-fig-u-ra-tion. The primary stress falls on the final syllable '-tion'. It's a noun formed from a prefix, root, and two suffixes, following standard English syllable division rules based on vowel-consonant patterns and open/closed syllable structures.

sculpturesqueness
4 syllables17 letters
sculp·tures·que·ness
/ˌskʌlptʃərˈɛsnəs/
noun

The word 'sculpturesqueness' is divided into four syllables: sculp-tures-que-ness. It is derived from Latin roots and features a complex morphological structure with multiple suffixes. The primary stress falls on the third syllable ('que'). Syllabification follows standard English rules based on vowel-following consonants and consonant cluster division.

ventriculopuncture
6 syllables18 letters
ven·tri·cu·lo·punc·ture
/ˌven.trɪ.kjuː.loʊˈpʌŋk.tʃər/
noun

Ventriculopuncture is a noun with six syllables (ven-tri-cu-lo-punc-ture), primarily stressed on the fourth syllable ('lo'). It's formed from Latin roots and follows standard English syllabification rules based on vowel-consonant patterns. Its complex structure necessitates careful morphemic and phonetic analysis.