Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

achatina

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: 1.12 in modern English

Syllables
achati-na
IPA
13
Scrabble Score
8
Letters
2
Syllables
6
Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

Any of the snails of the genus Achatina.

Etymology

Borrowed from taxonomic name Achatina.

Word Breakdown

Inflected Forms

Questions

What does achatina mean?
Any of the snails of the genus Achatina.
Where does achatina come from?
Borrowed from taxonomic name Achatina.

How to pronounce achatina

  1. Open the pronunciation page — Open the Speakur entry for “achatina”.
  2. Read the phonetic spelling — Read the IPA spelling () so you know which sounds to aim for.
  3. Play the audio — Click Play to hear reference audio for “achatina”.
  4. Repeat and practice — Say “achatina” aloud, matching stress and vowels until it feels natural.