Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

mag-

Word Rarity Rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 3.71 in modern English

Syllables: mag-
IPA

6

Scrabble Score

3

Letters

2

Syllables

3

Unique Chars

Meaning

prefix

Example Sentences

"mag- + lev(itation) → maglev"
"mag- + slip → magslip"
"mag- + tape → magtape"

Etymology

Clipping of magnet or magnetic.

Questions

What does mag- mean?: Magnetic.
Where does mag- come from?: Clipping of magnet or magnetic.

How to pronounce mag-

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