Morphemes in “golden”
“golden” has 2 morphemes: gold + -en.
gold
root
+
en
suffix
Spelling changes when the parts join: the boxes show the letters as written; the morphemes themselves are gold + -en.
Each morpheme explained
| Morpheme | Type | Free / bound | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| gold | free root | free | coins made of gold |
| -en | derivational suffix | bound | made of (wooden) |
How the word is built
gold → golden
Each step adds one affix to the word before it; the root “gold” is where the chain starts.
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Segmentation derived from MorphyNet (Batsuren, Bella & Giunchiglia, 2021; CC BY-SA 3.0, built from Wiktionary), with hand-written affix glosses and root meanings from WordNet. Reviewed for classroom use; tell us if you spot an error.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many morphemes are in "golden"?
"golden" has two morphemes: gold + -en.
How do you break "golden" into morphemes?
gold + -en. The root is "gold"; -en is a derivational suffix.
What is the root word of "golden"?
The root of "golden" is "gold", built up as gold → golden.
Is this morphology tool free?
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