How to pronounce suffix
Say it like SUHF-iks. Suffix has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SUHF).
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- SUHF
- iks
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Suffix pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SUHFSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- iksKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of suffix
American and British speakers say suffix in essentially the same way: /ˈsʌfɪks/ in the US and /ˈsʌfɪks/ in the UK.
British respelling: SUHF-iks.
What does suffix mean?
- A morpheme added at the end of a word to modify the word's meaning.“The suffix "-able" changes "sing" into "singable".”
- A subscript.
- A final segment of a string of characters.“The string "abra" is both a prefix and a suffix of the string "abracadabra".”
- To append (something) to the end of something else.
- To cause (something) to be appended with something else at its end.
- To treat or use as a suffix.
Where does suffix come from?
Borrowed from Latin suffīxus (“suffix”), from sub- (“under”) + fīxus (perfect passive participle of fīgere (“to fasten, fix”)), equivalent to sub- + -fix.
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Questions about saying suffix
How do you pronounce suffix?
Say SUHF-iks. The American pronunciation is /ˈsʌfɪks/. In British English it is /ˈsʌfɪks/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in suffix?
Suffix has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SUHF). Broken into parts: SUHF · iks.
Do Americans and Brits say suffix the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈsʌfɪks/ and the British form is /ˈsʌfɪks/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.