Is suffix a syllable added to the end of word?

That's a great way to think about it! While a suffix isn't *technically* a syllable, it's definitely a group of letters added to the end of a word that often creates a new syllable.

Here's why we can't say a suffix *is* a syllable:

* Syllables are units of sound: They are based on how we pronounce words, not just the letters.

* Suffixes are written units: They are letters that change the meaning or function of a word.

Example:

* "Happy" has one syllable.

* "Happiness" has two syllables, and the "-ness" is a suffix that creates the second syllable.

So, while a suffix might not *always* create a new syllable, it frequently does.