add the suffix
The e is generally dropped from the end of the root word. For example, change + -ed is changed; change + ing is changing.
The e is generally dropped from the end of the root word. For example, change + -ed is changed; change + ing is changing.
ummm....... marry-marries
Yes, a combining vowel is used between a word root and a suffix that begins with a consonant to facilitate pronunciation and maintain word structure.
Suffix
marry - marries hurry - hurries carry - carries deny - denied
There are four set of criteria for doubling the final consonant of a word when adding a suffix. If said word ends in a single consonant, has a single preceding that vowel, has an accent on the last syllable, and the suffix being added begins with a vowel, the final consonant in the word is doubled.
Suffix
When a suffix that begins with a vowel is added, the combining form usually precedes the suffix in order to maintain pronunciation ease. This helps to avoid the awkwardness that may arise when two vowels are adjacent to each other.
When suffixes beginning with a consonant are added to the base word "harmless," the final consonant "e" is typically dropped before adding the suffix. For example, to form "harmlessly" or "harmful," the final "e" in "harmless" is removed.
-ed -ing
The difference in the vowel sounds is due to the syllable stress in each word. In "volcano," the stress falls on the first syllable "vol," making the "o" a long vowel sound. In "volcanic," the stress falls on the second syllable "can," making the "a" a short vowel sound. The placement of stress in a word can affect the pronunciation of vowels.