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What is the suffix for mountain?

The most common suffix for "mountain" is -tain.

For example:

* Mountain -> Mountaintain

* Rocky -> Rockytain

* Blue -> Bluetain

However, there are other suffixes used for mountains, depending on the language or region. Some examples include:

* -berg (German origin): e.g., Table Berg

* -peak (English): e.g., Everest Peak

* -fell (English, especially in Northern England): e.g., Scafell Fell

It's important to note that the usage of these suffixes can vary, and some words might not use any suffix at all.

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