How to pronounce "suffix" in EnglishVerb
ˈsʌfɪks
SUH·fiks
Primary stress: SUH
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Linguistic Pronunciation Masterclass: “suffix”
Phonetic mechanics, syllable architecture, and conversational cadence
Syllable Architecture & Stress Distribution
SUH
Elevated pitch, sustained vowel length, and full acoustic clarity.
fiks
Reduced vowel sound, relaxed jaw, and minimal vocal effort.
Primary emphasis falls on the first syllable ("SUH"). Raise your pitch and sustain the vowel length on this syllable while relaxing the surrounding syllables.
Common Pronunciation Traps & Learner Mistakes
The Trap: Avoid pronouncing every vowel with full acoustic weight. Non-native speakers often over-enunciate unstressed vowels.
How Native Speakers Say It: Only give full vowel clarity to the primary stressed syllable. Relax all unstressed vowels into a neutral, low-energy schwa (⁄ə⁄).
Connected Speech & Natural Conversational Flow
When "suffix" is followed by a word starting with a vowel, glide the final consonant into the opening vowel (e.g. "suffix is" sounds like "suffix-iz").
In natural sentences, avoid over-stressing "suffix" unless it conveys the core contrast or focal point of your message.
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The suffix "-able" changes "sing" into "singable".
Hear it in context: “suffix”
The English word “suffix” is transcribed in the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA) as ˈsʌfɪks (phonetic respelling: SUH-fiks). Phonologically, it consists of 2 syllables (SUH · fiks), with primary lexical stress placed on the 1st (initial) syllable (SUH). Grammatically, “suffix” functions as a noun, verb and acts as an English heteronym where syllable stress shifts between noun (initial-syllable stress) and verb (second-syllable stress) usage. Hear native speakers say suffix in context across real video clips
Definition & Meaning: “suffix”
- A morpheme added at the end of a word to modify the word's meaning.
- A subscript.
- To append (something) to the end of something else.
- To cause (something) to be appended with something else at its end.
Example Sentences (2)
- “The suffix "-able" changes "sing" into "singable".”
- “[...] by suffixing the ending -or to collaborat-, the stem of collaboratus, pp. of collaborare, to work together with.”
Pronounce: “suffix”
- Pronunciation:
- SUH-fiks
- Syllables:
- SUH · fiks
- Written Hyphenation:
- suf · fix
- Primary stress:
- SUH
- IPA:
- ˈsʌfɪks
- Hear it in context
- suffix
Synonyms: “suffix”
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Words that Rhyme with “suffix”
-ʌfɪksWords that Sound Identical (Homophones)
Unique Sound"suffix" (⁄ˈsʌfɪks⁄) has no true homophones in standard English — there are no other words with identical pronunciation. Unlike sound-alike pairs like there / their or peace / piece, "suffix" has a completely distinct phonetic identity.
Frequently asked questions about suffix
How do you pronounce “suffix”?
“suffix” is pronounced ⁄ˈsʌfɪks⁄ (SUH-fiks). Listen to the audio pronunciation above to hear it spoken clearly.
How many syllables are in “suffix”?
“suffix” has 2 syllables: SUH · fiks.
Where is the stress in “suffix”?
The primary stress in “suffix” is on “SUH”.
What does “suffix” mean?
A morpheme added at the end of a word to modify the word's meaning.
What is the most common pronunciation mistake when saying “suffix”?
Avoid pronouncing every vowel with full acoustic weight. Non-native speakers often over-enunciate unstressed vowels. Only give full vowel clarity to the primary stressed syllable. Relax all unstressed vowels into a neutral, low-energy schwa (⁄ə⁄).