-as

Fjerdan

Etymology

Inherited from Proto-Fjerdan *ass (“piece”).

Pronunciation

IPA^(key): /-ɑs/

Rhymes: --

Suffix

-as

1. Used to derive nouns.

Derived Terms

Fjerdan terms suffixed with -as

Ravkan

Etymology

From os.

Orthographic Form

-os

Pronunciation

IPA^(key): /-əs/

Suffix

-as

1. Used to derive place or location nouns. May surface as -os when stressed.

Derived Terms

Ravkan terms suffixed with -as

Creation and Usage Notes

Note the irregular pronunciation. This is one instance where a vowel spelled o is pronounced as [ə] rather than [o]. This is due to the origin of the suffix and it being quite recognizable in the spellings of cities like Os Alta and Os Kervo. -David J. Peterson 16:07, 14 August 2024 (PDT)