Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

w.h.o.

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 1.86 in modern English

Syllables: w.h.o.
IPA

9

Scrabble Score

3

Letters

1

Syllables

3

Unique Chars

Meaning

name

Uncommon spelling of WHO (“World Health Organization”).

Example Sentences

"Poland claimed urgent need of penicillin for its post-war venereal disease campaign and appealed to the World Health Organization for aid. The W.H.O. attempted procurement, but failed."
"These alternatives to sugar, when consumed long term, do not serve to reduce body fat in either adults or children, the W.H.O. said in a recommendation, adding that continued consumption could increase the risk of Type 2 diabetes, cardiovascular diseases and mortality in adults."

Synonyms

world health organization who

Questions

What does w.h.o. mean?: Uncommon spelling of WHO (“World Health Organization”).

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