Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

annum

/ˈæn.əm/

Word Rarity Rare

Frequency: 3.23 in modern English

Syllables
an-num
IPA
/ˈæn.əm/
7
Scrabble Score
5
Letters
2
Syllables
4
Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

Synonym of year.

noun

Synonym of year.

Etymology

From Latin per annum (“yearly”), from annus (“year”).

Origin

Word Breakdown

Inflected Forms

annums (plural) a (alternative) ann. (alternative)

Derived Forms

Phrases

Frequently Paired Words

mul:a

Rhymes With

Questions

How do you pronounce annum?
The recorded pronunciation is /ˈæn.əm/.
What does annum mean?
Synonym of year.
Where does annum come from?
It is traced to Latin.

How to pronounce annum

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