Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

cryo-

/ˈkɹaɪoʊ/

Word Rarity Rare

Frequency: 2.61 in modern English

Syllables: cry-o-
IPA: /ˈkɹaɪoʊ/

9

Scrabble Score

4

Letters

2

Syllables

4

Unique Chars

Meaning

prefix

prefix

Etymology

Learned borrowing from Ancient Greek κρῠ́ος (krŭ́os, “ice, icy cold, chill, frost”).

Regional Pronunciation

American English: /ˈkɹaɪoʊ/
British English: /ˈkɹʌɪəʊ/

Derived Forms

cryalgesia cryoaerotherapy cryobiology cryochemistry cryolava cryolith cryology cryomilling cryopedology cryophilia cryopulverization cryovolcano

Synonyms

psychro-

Antonyms

thermo-

Questions

How do you pronounce cryo-?: The recorded pronunciation is /ˈkɹaɪoʊ/.
What does cryo- mean?: cold, freezing
Where does cryo- come from?: Learned borrowing from Ancient Greek κρῠ́ος (krŭ́os, “ice, icy cold, chill, frost”).

How to pronounce cryo-

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