Speakur

Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

-st

Word Rarity Common

Frequency: 5.20 in modern English

Syllables
-st
IPA
2
Scrabble Score
2
Letters
2
Syllables
2
Unique Chars

Meaning

suffix

Verb suffix for the second-person singular; Alternative form of -est.

Archaic

suffix

Marks ordinals written in digits when the final term of the spelled number is "first"

suffix

Excrescent suffix (adding sound but largely not changing the meaning).

Example Sentences

Etymology

From Middle English -st; see -est.

Origin

Word Breakdown

Usage

Derived Forms

against alongst amongst beknownst midst unbeknownst whilst whomst

Frequently Paired Words

-nd -rd -th

Questions

What does -st mean?
Verb suffix for the second-person singular; Alternative form of -est.
Where does -st come from?
It is traced to Middle English.

How to pronounce -st

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