-al

Pronunciation

• IPA ^(key): /əl/ or [l̩] or [ɫ̩]

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Suffix

Suffix -al

1. -al is added to words, usually nouns, to form an adjective.

   cranium + -al = cranial

2. -al is added to an action verb to form a noun.

   propose + -al = proposal

   deny + -al = denial