How to Pronounce Suffix

To pronounce "suffix", say SUFF-ix — 2 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

6

Letters

SUFF-ix

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💡 Tip for remembering “suffix”

"suffix" has 2 syllables: suff-ix.

What does suffix mean?

noun

  1. (grammar) A morpheme added at the end of a word to modify the word's meaning.

    “The suffix "-able" changes "sing" into "singable".”

  2. A subscript.

verb

  1. To append (something) to the end of something else.

Synonyms

affix

Antonyms

prefix

Related words

endingmentionaddonextensionenderoseaselogy

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "suffix"?▾

"Suffix" has 2 syllables: suff · ix.

What does "suffix" mean?▾

Suffix: (grammar) A morpheme added at the end of a word to modify the word's meaning.

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