Speakur

Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

v12

/ˌviːˈtwɛlv/

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 1.98 in modern English

Syllables
v12
IPA
/ˌviːˈtwɛlv/
4
Scrabble Score
1
Letters
1
Syllables
1
Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

An internal combustion engine with twelve cylinders arranged in two banks that form a V shape.

Etymology

From V- + 12.

Word Breakdown

Inflected Forms

V12s (plural) V-12 (alternative)

Frequently Paired Words

V10 V8 V6 V-twin straight-eight straight-six

Questions

How do you pronounce v12?
The recorded pronunciation is /ˌviːˈtwɛlv/.
What does v12 mean?
An internal combustion engine with twelve cylinders arranged in two banks that form a V shape.
Where does v12 come from?
From V- + 12.

How to pronounce v12

  1. Open the pronunciation page — Open the Speakur entry for “v12”.
  2. Read the phonetic spelling — Read the IPA spelling (/ˌviːˈtwɛlv/) so you know which sounds to aim for.
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