Suffixes related to sound or speaking:
* -phone: This suffix is used in words related to sound, speech, or the telephone. For example, "telephone," "megaphone," "microphone."
* -phony: This suffix suggests something false or fake, often related to speech. For example, "phony," "telephony."
* -logy: This suffix is used in words related to the study of something. "Phonology" is the study of sounds and their patterns in a language.
Suffixes related to the act of speaking:
* -ation: This suffix indicates an action or process. "Vocalization" refers to the act of speaking or producing vocal sounds.
* -ing: This suffix indicates an action in progress. "Speaking" is the act of using one's voice to communicate.
Suffixes related to the quality of voice:
* -al: This suffix indicates a quality or characteristic. "Vocal" refers to the voice or the act of speaking.
* -less: This suffix indicates the absence of something. "Voiceless" means without a voice or without the ability to speak.
The best suffix to use will depend on the specific meaning you want to convey.