Speakur

Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

-el

/əl/

Word Rarity Uncommon

Frequency: 4.56 in modern English

Syllables
-el
IPA
/əl/
2
Scrabble Score
2
Letters
2
Syllables
2
Unique Chars

Meaning

suffix

Suffix forming nouns, originally denoting an instrument, from verbs, usually spelt -le except after n and e.

suffix

Diminutive suffix in words of Germanic origin.

suffix

Suffix, originally diminutive, in words of mostly Romance origin.

Example Sentences

Etymology

From Middle English -el, from Old English -el, from Proto-Germanic *-ilaz.

Origin

Word Breakdown

  • Root: -el, *-ilaz, -ellus

Inflected Forms

-le (alternative) -al (alternative)

Synonyms

-cule -ee -et -ette -icle -ie -kin -le -let -ling -ole -ule

Homonyms

'll -le

Questions

How do you pronounce -el?
The recorded pronunciation is /əl/.
What does -el mean?
Suffix forming nouns, originally denoting an instrument, from verbs, usually spelt -le except after n and e.
Where does -el come from?
It is traced to Middle English.

How to pronounce -el

  1. Open the pronunciation page — Open the Speakur entry for “-el”.
  2. Read the phonetic spelling — Read the IPA spelling (/əl/) so you know which sounds to aim for.
  3. Play the audio — Click Play to hear reference audio for “-el”.
  4. Repeat and practice — Say “-el” aloud, matching stress and vowels until it feels natural.