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

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

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-aceous Latin, *-aceus* - indicates 'having the qualities of' or 'resembling'.

lardizabalaceous
6 syllables16 letters
lar·di·za·ba·la·ceous
/lɑːr.dɪ.zəˈbæl.eɪ.ʃəs/
adjective

The word 'lardizabalaceous' is divided into six syllables: lar-di-za-ba-la-ceous. Primary stress falls on the antepenultimate syllable. It's a complex adjective derived from the genus name *Lardizabal*, with Latin roots and suffixes. Syllabification follows standard English rules, with a notable exception in the 'za' sequence due to its historical origin.

scheuchzeriaceous
5 syllables17 letters
scheuch·ze·ri·a·ceous
/ˈʃɔɪ̯t͡ʃəˌzɛriˈeɪʃəs/
adjective

Scheuchzeriaceous is a five-syllable adjective with primary stress on the fourth syllable. Syllabification follows standard English rules, prioritizing vowel-consonant division and maintaining consonant clusters. The word's complexity stems from its uncommon root and the '-cious' suffix.