Speakur

Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

-end

Word Rarity Common

Frequency: 5.68 in modern English

Syllables
-end
IPA
4
Scrabble Score
3
Letters
2
Syllables
3
Unique Chars

Meaning

suffix

Forming nouns denoting patients or recipients of actions.

Example Sentences

Etymology

From Latin -endus, a gerundive ending, related to -andus.

Origin

Word Breakdown

Inflected Forms

-and (alternative)

Synonyms

-and -ee -ed

Antonyms

-er -or -ing

Questions

What does -end mean?
Forming nouns denoting patients or recipients of actions.
Where does -end come from?
It is traced to Latin.

How to pronounce -end

  1. Open the pronunciation page — Open the Speakur entry for “-end”.
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  4. Repeat and practice — Say “-end” aloud, matching stress and vowels until it feels natural.