Suffix

6 lettersnouncommon

Updated June 2026

Definition

A letter or group of letters added to the end of a word to form a derivative or inflected form.

“Adding the suffix '-tion' to 'complete' gives the noun 'completion'.”

Pronunciation

IPA

/ˈsʌfɪks/

Syllables

suf·fix

Related Words

Synonyms

postfix

Antonyms

prefix

Word Game Tips

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Wordle

Contains double F and X at the end, the SUF- opener is uncommon and distinctive

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Scrabble

Worth 18 points, X is worth 8 and F is worth 4 each, making this an excellent play

Words Related to Suffix

Words you can make from Suffix

Shorter words formed from the letters in “suffix”.

sufi

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