For example, adding the suffix -able to the word 'prefer'. Let's try vaguely edible this time, and I'd prefer it if you didn't make a mess, ok? In the word prefer, the second syllable is stressed.

Many English words end in the suffix -able or -ible, which sounds like the English word for “bull”. The addition of these letters means capable of something or suitable for something.

For example, adding the suffix -able to the word 'prefer'. Let's try vaguely edible this time, and I'd prefer it if you didn't make a mess, ok? In the word prefer, the second syllable is stressed.