Pronunciations (2)
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/əl/
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/l̩/
Suffix
Suffix forming nouns, originally denoting an instrument, from verbs, usually spelt -le except after n and e.
Usage- morpheme
- Examples
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runnel, shovel, dotel
Diminutive suffix in words of Germanic origin.
Usage- morpheme
- Examples
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hatchel, hovel, gomerel
Suffix
Suffix, originally diminutive, in words of mostly Romance origin.
Usage- morpheme
- Examples
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cupel, chapel, tunnel