Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

acaulescent

/ˌæk.ɔˈlɛs.ənt/

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: 0.00 in modern English

Syllables: acaules-cent
IPA: /ˌæk.ɔˈlɛs.ənt/

15

Scrabble Score

11

Letters

2

Syllables

8

Unique Chars

Meaning

adj

Having no stem or caulis, or only a very short one concealed in the ground.

Etymology

Etymology tree Proto-Indo-European *né Proto-Indo-European *n̥- Proto-Hellenic *ə- Ancient Greek ἀ- (a-)der. English a- English caulescent English acaulescent From a- + caulescent.

Regional Pronunciation

American English: /ˌæk.ɔˈlɛs.ənt/

Synonyms

acaulous acauline stemless

Rhymes With

crescent fluorescent incessant incandescent antidepressant iridescent pubescent convalescent depressant effervescent luminescent quiescent

Questions

How do you pronounce acaulescent?: The recorded pronunciation is /ˌæk.ɔˈlɛs.ənt/.
What does acaulescent mean?: Having no stem or caulis, or only a very short one concealed in the ground.
Where does acaulescent come from?: Etymology tree Proto-Indo-European *né Proto-Indo-European *n̥- Proto-Hellenic *ə- Ancient Greek ἀ- (a-)der. English a- English caulescent English acaulescent From a- + caulescent.

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