Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

aromatherapy

/əˌrəʊməˈθɛrəpi/

Word Rarity Rare

Frequency: 2.61 in modern English

Syllables: aro-mather-a-py
IPA: /əˌrəʊməˈθɛrəpi/

22

Scrabble Score

12

Letters

6

Syllables

9

Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

The use of selected fragrances in lotions and inhalants in an effort to affect mood and promote health.

Countable; Uncountable

Etymology

From aroma + therapy.

Usage

Inflected Forms

aromatherapies (plural)

Derived Forms

aromatherapist

Questions

How do you pronounce aromatherapy?: The recorded pronunciation is /əˌrəʊməˈθɛrəpi/.
What does aromatherapy mean?: The use of selected fragrances in lotions and inhalants in an effort to affect mood and promote health.
Where does aromatherapy come from?: From aroma + therapy.

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