Prefix

Definition of Prefix

a group of letters added to the beginning of a word to change its meaning

How should Prefix divide into syllables

The first syllable 'pre' has one vowel 'e' and one consonant 'p', while the second syllable 'fix' has one vowel 'i' and two consonants 'f' and 'x'.

Part of Speech - Prefix

The prefix 'un-' changes the meaning of the word 'happy' to 'unhappy'.

Sentences with Prefix

• The prefix 're-' means 'again'.
• The word 'unhappy' has the prefix 'un-'.
• Adding the prefix 'mis-' to 'spell' changes the meaning to 'misspell'.
• The prefix 'pre-' means 'before'.
• The word 'unfair' has the prefix 'un-'.
• The prefix 'post-' means 'after'.
• The word 'dislike' has the prefix 'dis-'.
• The prefix 'anti-' means 'against'.
• The word 'misbehave' has the prefix 'mis-'.
• The prefix 'co-' means 'together'.

Quotes with Prefix

• Words are, of course, the most powerful drug used by mankind. The use of words like 'prefix' and 'suffix' only adds to the beauty of language.
• The prefix 'un-' is the most popular prefix in the English language.
• The prefix 'pre-' is often used in academic writing.
• A prefix is like a key that unlocks the meaning of a word.
• The prefix 're-' can sometimes mean 'again', but sometimes it means 'back'.
• The prefix 'anti-' is often used to show opposition or resistance.
• The prefix 'post-' is used to show that something comes after something else.
• The prefix 'co-' is used to show that something is done together with someone else.
• Learning about prefixes and suffixes can be really fun!
• The prefix 'un-' is often used to show negation or reversal.

Number of characters in Prefix

6 ( p, r, e, f, i, x )

Unique letters in Prefix

6 ( p, r, e, f, i, x )

Prefix Backwards

xiferp

Phonetic Transcription of Prefix

IPA (International): ˈpri:fɪks

ARA (American): ˈprifɪks

EPA (English): ˈpri:fɪks

PRIY-FIH-KS