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aminoacetophenetidine
10 syllables21 letters
a·mi·no·a·ce·to·phe·ne·ti·dine
/ˌæmɪnoʊˌæsɪtoʊˌfɛnɪˈtiːdɪn/
noun

Aminoacetophenetidine is a complex chemical name syllabified as a-mi-no-a-ce-to-phe-ne-ti-dine, with primary stress on the antepenultimate syllable. It's composed of the 'amino-' prefix, 'acetophenet-' root, and '-idine' suffix. Syllable division follows vowel-following consonant rules and considers vowel digraphs.

combine harvester
5 syllables17 letters
com·bi·ne har·ves·ter
[ˌkɒmbaɪn ˈhɑːrvɛstər]
noun

The term *combine harvester* refers to a machine used for harvesting crops. It is divided into five syllables: com-bi-ne har-ves-ter, with primary stress on the second syllable ('bi-'). Syllabification follows standard English phonetic rules.

counterponderate
6 syllables16 letters
coun·ter·pon·der·a·te
/ˌkaʊntərˈpɒndəreɪt/
verb

The word 'counterponderate' is a verb with three syllables, divided as coun-ter-pon-der-a-te. It's formed from the prefix 'counter-', the root 'ponder-', and the suffix '-ate'. Primary stress is on the third syllable. Syllabification follows the Maximal Onset Principle where possible, otherwise using C-V patterns.

desmarestiaceous
6 syllables16 letters
de·sma·res·ti·a·ceous
[diˈsma.ɾes.ti.eɪʃəs]
Adjective

The word 'desmarestiaceous' is an adjective meaning resembling emeralds. It is divided into five syllables: de-sma-res-ti-a-ceous, with stress on the third syllable (res-). Syllabification follows general English rules.

desoxycinchonine
6 syllables16 letters
de·sox·y·cin·cho·nine
[dəˈsɒksiˌsɪnˈtʃoʊnaɪn]
Noun

The word 'desoxycinchonine' is a chemical compound name divided into three syllables: de-sox-y-cin-cho-nine, with primary stress on the first and third syllables. Syllabification follows standard English rules.

electrostriction
4 syllables16 letters
e·lectro·strict·ion
/ɪˌlɛktrəˈstrɪkʃən/
noun

Electrostriction is divided into three syllables: e-lectro-strict-ion. Stress falls on 'strict'. The word is morphologically complex, consisting of a Greek-derived prefix, a Latin-derived root, and a Latin suffix. Syllabification follows standard English rules based on vowel-consonant patterns and consonant cluster treatment.

electrostrictive
4 syllables16 letters
e·lectro·strict·ive
/ɪˌlɛktroʊˈstrɪktɪv/
adjective

The word 'electrostrictive' is divided into three syllables: e-lectro-strict-ive. The primary stress falls on 'strict'. The syllabification follows standard English V-C and C-C rules, considering the morphological structure of the word (prefix, root, suffix).

electrotitration
5 syllables16 letters
e·lectro·ti·tra·tion
/ɪˌlɛktroʊtaɪˈtreɪʃən/
noun

Electrotitration is divided into four syllables: e-lectro-ti-tra-tion. The primary stress falls on the third syllable. The word is composed of the prefix 'electro-', the root 'titrate', and the suffix '-ion'. Syllabification follows standard English rules based on vowel-consonant patterns.

extrasyllogistic
6 syllables16 letters
ex·tra·syl·log·is·tic
/ˌɛks.trə.sɪ.ləˈdʒɪs.tɪk/
adjective

The word 'extrasyllogistic' is divided into three syllables: ex-tra-syl-log-is-tic. It features a Latin prefix, a Greek root, and a Greek/Latin suffix. Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable. Syllabification follows standard English rules regarding vowel-vowel separation, consonant clusters, and CVC patterns.

fibrohemorrhagic
6 syllables16 letters
fi·bro·he·mor·rha·gic
[ˌfaɪ.broʊ.hɛməˈræd͡ʒɪk]
Adjective

The word 'fibrohemorrhagic' is an adjective syllabified into six syllables: fi-bro-he-mor-rha-gic. The stress falls on the fourth syllable (rha-). It combines elements relating to fibrous tissue and hemorrhage.

freedom of speech
2 syllables17 letters
free·dom of speech
[ˈfriː.dəm ʌv spiːtʃ]
Noun

The phrase 'freedom of speech' consists of three syllables: 'free-dom', 'of', and 'speech', with primary stress on 'free' and 'speech'. It refers to the right to express opinions without censorship.

hydroplatinocyanic
8 syllables18 letters
hy·dro·pla·ti·no·cy·a·nic
/ˌhaɪdroʊˌplætɪnoʊsaɪˈænɪk/
adjective

The word 'hydroplatinocyanic' is an adjective divided into three syllables: hy-dro-pla-ti-no-cy-a-nic. It is composed of the prefix 'hydro-', the roots 'platino-' and 'cyano-', and the suffix '-ic'. Primary stress falls on the final syllable ('-nic'). Syllabification follows vowel-based rules, preserving consonant blends.

hypermakroskelic
6 syllables16 letters
hy·per·ma·kro·ske·lic
/ˌhaɪpərˌmækroʊˈskɛlɪk/
adjective

The word 'hypermakroskelic' is an adjective of Greek origin meaning 'extremely long-legged'. It is divided into six syllables: hy-per-ma-kro-ske-lic, with primary stress on the penultimate syllable ('ske-lic'). Syllabification follows vowel-centric rules and morphemic boundaries.

hyperventilating
6 syllables16 letters
hy·per·ven·ti·la·ting
[haɪ.pər.vɛn.tɪˈleɪ.tɪŋ]
Verb

The word 'hyperventilating' is a verb meaning 'to breathe rapidly'. It is divided into five syllables: hy-per-ven-ti-la-ting, with stress on the fifth syllable (la-). Syllabification follows standard English rules.

multiculturalism
6 syllables16 letters
mul·ti·cul·tu·ral·ism
[ˌmʌl.tɪˈkʌl.tʃə.rə.lɪ.zəm]
noun

The word 'multiculturalism' is a noun referring to the presence of multiple cultures within a society. It is divided into three syllables: mul-ti-cul-tu-ral-ism, with stress on the third syllable (cul-). Syllabification follows standard English rules.

onomatopoetically
9 syllables17 letters
o·no·ma·to·po·e·tic·al·ly
/ˌɑː.nə.ˌmæ.tə.poʊ.ɪˈtɪ.kə.li/
adverb

The word 'onomatopoetically' is syllabified as o-no-ma-to-po-e-tic-al-ly, with primary stress on the penultimate syllable. It's derived from Greek and Latin roots and suffixes, functioning as an adverb. Syllable division follows rules of onset maximization and vowel-centricity.

overaccumulating
7 syllables16 letters
o·ver·a·cu·mu·la·ting
/ˌoʊvərəkˈmjuːleɪtɪŋ/
verb

The word 'overaccumulating' is divided into six syllables: o-ver-a-cu-mu-la-ting. Stress falls on the third syllable ('cu'). The syllabification follows standard English rules of onset-rime and vowel-consonant division, considering morphemic structure and potential vowel reduction.

overinstructiveness
6 syllables19 letters
o·ver·in·struct·ive·ness
/ˌoʊvərɪnˈstrʌktɪvnəs/
noun

The word 'overinstructiveness' is divided into five syllables: o-ver-in-struct-ive-ness. The primary stress falls on 'struct'. It's a noun formed from the root 'instruct' with the prefixes 'over-' and suffixes '-ive' and '-ness'. Syllable division follows standard onset-rime and vowel-consonant rules, with considerations for consonant clusters and vowel reduction.

overstraightness
4 syllables16 letters
o·ver·straight·ness
/ˌoʊvərˈstreɪtnəs/
noun

The word 'overstraightness' is divided into four syllables: o-ver-straight-ness. It consists of the prefix 'over-', the root 'straight', and the suffix '-ness'. Primary stress falls on the 'straight' syllable. Syllabification follows VCV, closed syllable, and sonorant consonant division rules.

overthwartarchaic
5 syllables17 letters
o·ver·thwart·ar·chaic
/ˌoʊvərˈθwɑːrtˌɑːrˈkeɪɪk/
adjective

The word 'overthwartarchaic' is divided into four syllables: o-ver-thwart-ar-chaic. It features a prefix 'over-', a root 'thwart', and a suffix 'archaic'. Primary stress falls on 'thwart' and 'keɪ'. Syllabification follows standard onset-rime and sonority principles.

paleoethnobotany
8 syllables16 letters
pa·le·o·eth·no·bo·ta·ny
/ˌpeɪlioʊˌɛθnoʊbəˈtæni/
noun

Paleoethnobotany is a complex noun with three syllables, divided according to V-C-V and V-V rules. It combines Greek and English morphemes, with primary stress on the final syllable and secondary stress on the first. It studies ancient human-plant interactions.

pharmacogenomics
6 syllables16 letters
phar·ma·co·ge·no·mics
[fɑɾ.ma.ko.xe.no.miks]
Noun

The word 'pharmacogenomics' is divided into five syllables (phar-ma-co-ge-no-mics) with stress on the fourth syllable (ge-). It is a compound noun relating to the study of genes and drugs.

presence of mind
2 syllables16 letters
pres·ence of mind
[ˈprɛsəns ʌv maɪnd]
Noun

The phrase 'presence of mind' refers to being aware and conscious. It is divided into three syllables: pres-ence of mind, with stress on the first syllable ('pres').

strengthlessness
3 syllables16 letters
strength·less·ness
/ˈstreŋθlesnəs/
noun

Strengthlessness is a three-syllable noun (strength-less-ness) with primary stress on the first syllable. Syllabification follows standard English rules, treating the 'ngth' cluster as a unit and applying vowel-coda division in unstressed syllables.