Syllable Rules >> Prefix Root Word Suffix
What is a prefix?
- One or more letters that are placed in front of a word to form a new word with a similar meaning.
- examples: redo, preview, unhappy, iPhone, & abnormal
- A prefix is usually not a word by itself.
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Syllable Rules >> Prefix Root Word Suffix
What is a root word?
- The base word which is combined with a suffix and/or prefix to form a a new word.
- The word which is left when all prefixes and suffixes are removed.
- examples: rechecked, preboarding, unchanged, untouched, & unanswered
Fun FactThe word “happy” is used
three-times more than “sad.”
Syllable Rules >> Prefix Root Word Suffix
What is a suffix?
- One or more letters that are placed at the end of a word to form a new word with a similar meaning.
- examples: ended, dryer, dancer, talking, & sleeping
- A suffix is usually not a word by itself.
- Words can have more than one suffix.
- examples: cheerfulness, carefully, grudgingly, & annoyances