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Words with Suffix “--ectomie” in French

Browse French words ending with the suffix “--ectomie”, complete with pronunciations, syllable breakdowns, and linguistic insights.

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--ectomie From Greek *ektome* (excision), signifying surgical removal. Common in medical terminology.

clitoridectomie
6 syllables15 letters
cli·to·ri·dec·to·mie
/kli.tɔ.ʁi.dɛk.tɔ.mi/
noun

The word 'clitoridectomie' is divided into six syllables: cli-to-ri-dec-to-mie. Stress falls on the final syllable. It's a noun of Greek origin, referring to the surgical removal of the clitoris. Syllabification follows standard French rules prioritizing vowel sounds and avoiding stranded consonants.

prostatectomie
5 syllables14 letters
pro·sta·tec·to·mie
/pʁɔ.stat.ɛk.tɔ.mi/
noun

The French noun 'prostatectomie' (prostatectomy) is divided into five syllables: pro-sta-tec-to-mie, with primary stress on 'tec'. It's derived from Latin and Greek roots and follows standard French syllabification rules.