do you know anything about hypocoristic suffix's rule or precedences?
do you know anything about hypocoristic suffix's rule or precedences?

i am studying about hypocoristic suffix's rule or precedences which means about nickname and I want to know clear details about the topics. anything will be fine. please give me your opinion of them or answer!

Question

do you know anything about hypocoristic suffix's rule or precedences?
do you know anything about hypocoristic suffix's rule or precedences?

i am studying about  hypocoristic suffix's rule or precedences which means about nickname and I want to know clear details about the topics.  anything will be fine. please give me your opinion of them or answer!

Answer

Usually in the US its adding "-y" or "-ie" to the end of a word, sometimes shortened stem.  For example calling John "Johnny".  Or for example shortening Sweetheart to "Sweetie"