Speakur

Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

-ad

Word Rarity Uncommon

Frequency: 4.76 in modern English

Syllables
-ad
IPA
3
Scrabble Score
2
Letters
2
Syllables
2
Unique Chars

Meaning

suffix

A unit or set (especially of a specified number).

suffix

toward

Example Sentences

Etymology

From Ancient Greek -άς (-ás) (genitive -άδος (-ádos)): a suffix forming feminine nouns.

Origin

Word Breakdown

Inflected Forms

-ads (plural) more -ad (comparative) most -ad (superlative)

Phrases

-adic

Frequently Paired Words

-en

Questions

What does -ad mean?
A unit or set (especially of a specified number).
Where does -ad come from?
It is traced to Ancient Greek.

How to pronounce -ad

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