Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

-ces

/siːz/

Word Rarity Rare

Frequency: 3.19 in modern English

Syllables: -ces
IPA: /siːz/

5

Scrabble Score

3

Letters

2

Syllables

3

Unique Chars

Meaning

suffix

Used to form the irregular plural form of Latin-derived nouns ending in -x

Example Sentences

"⟨-ax⟩ thorax → thoraces"
"⟨-ex⟩ scolex → scoleces, index → indices"
"⟨-ix⟩ helix → helices"
"⟨-ox⟩ equinox → equinoces"
"⟨-ux⟩ crux → cruces"

Etymology

Derived from the pluralization pattern of Latin third declension nouns.

Homonyms

-ses szis

Questions

How do you pronounce -ces?: The recorded pronunciation is /siːz/.
What does -ces mean?: Used to form the irregular plural form of Latin-derived nouns ending in -x
Where does -ces come from?: Derived from the pluralization pattern of Latin third declension nouns.

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