Chapter 1 — Word Building Rules and Core RootsSUF
Suffix Rule 2/SŬF-ĭks rōōl/
rulesIf a suffix begins with a consonant, keep the combining vowel (e.g., gastr/o + -logy = gastrology).
If a suffix begins with a consonant, keep the combining vowel (e.g., gastr/o + -logy = gastrology).