Morphemes in “booklet”
“booklet” has 2 morphemes: book + -let.
book
root
+
let
suffix
Spelling changes when the parts join: the boxes show the letters as written; the morphemes themselves are book + -let.
Each morpheme explained
| Morpheme | Type | Free / bound | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| book | free root | free | a written work or composition that has been published (printed on pages bound together) |
| -let | derivational suffix | bound | small |
How the word is built
book → booklet
Each step adds one affix to the word before it; the root “book” is where the chain starts.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many morphemes are in "booklet"?
"booklet" has two morphemes: book + -let.
How do you break "booklet" into morphemes?
book + -let. The root is "book"; -let is a derivational suffix.
What is the root word of "booklet"?
The root of "booklet" is "book", built up as book → booklet.
Is this morphology tool free?
Yes. The Fixie morphological analyzer is free with no signup and runs in your browser.