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Words with Suffix “-mistress-es” in English (US)
Browse English (US) words ending with the suffix “-mistress-es”, complete with pronunciations, syllable breakdowns, and linguistic insights.
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-mistress-es Middle English/Old French/Latin origin, denoting female teacher and plurality
schoolmistresses
4 syllables16 letters
school·mis·tres·ses
/skuːlˈmɪstrəsɪz/
noun
Schoolmistresses is a four-syllable noun with primary stress on the third syllable. It's formed from the root 'school' and the suffixes '-mistress' and '-es'. Syllabification follows standard US English rules, dividing the word after each vowel sound. The word's complexity arises from its multiple morphemes and historical linguistic influences.