Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

-stress

Word Rarity Uncommon

Frequency: 4.73 in modern English

Syllables: -stress
IPA

6

Scrabble Score

6

Letters

2

Syllables

4

Unique Chars

Meaning

suffix

Female equivalent of -ster.

Example Sentences

"prank + -stress → prankstress (“a female prankster”)"

Etymology

From Middle English -estere.

Origin

Source language: Middle English

Word Breakdown

Root: -estere

Questions

What does -stress mean?: Female equivalent of -ster.
Where does -stress come from?: It is traced to Middle English.

How to pronounce -stress

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