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zzxjoanw

/zɪksˈd͡ʒoʊ̯.ɑn/

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 0.00 in modern English

Syllables
zzx-jo-anw
IPA
/zɪksˈd͡ʒoʊ̯.ɑn/
43
Scrabble Score
8
Letters
3
Syllables
7
Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

A fictitious Maori word, supposedly meaning drum, fife, or conclusion.

Example Sentences

Etymology

Coined ex nihilo by American writer Rupert Hughes in 1903 as a joke.

Regional Pronunciation

  • American English: /ʃɔ/
  • British English: /ʃɔː/

Inflected Forms

zzxjoanws (plural)

Frequently Paired Words

pahū tōkere

Homonyms

shaw

Rhymes With

d'aw fough bakaw

Questions

How do you pronounce zzxjoanw?
The recorded pronunciation is /zɪksˈd͡ʒoʊ̯.ɑn/.
What does zzxjoanw mean?
A fictitious Maori word, supposedly meaning drum, fife, or conclusion.
Where does zzxjoanw come from?
Coined ex nihilo by American writer Rupert Hughes in 1903 as a joke.

How to pronounce zzxjoanw

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