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pons

/ˈpɑnz/

Word Rarity Rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 2.63 in modern English

Syllables
pons
IPA
/ˈpɑnz/
6
Scrabble Score
4
Letters
1
Syllables
4
Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

A bridge-like tissue connecting two parts of an organ.

noun

A band of nerve fibres, from the Latin term pōns Varoliī, within the brain stem.

name

plural of Pon

noun

plural of PON

Etymology

Borrowed from Latin pōns (“bridge”). Doublet of Pontus.

Origin

Word Breakdown

Regional Pronunciation

  • American English: /ˈpɑnz/
  • British English: /ˈpɒnz/

Inflected Forms

pontes (plural)

Derived Forms

hemipons

Phrases

pons asinorum

Frequently Paired Words

pontine pons asinorum

Synonyms

pons varolii

Rhymes With

bronze johns cons john's ons put-ons run-ons come-ons swans dons salons alphonse

Questions

How do you pronounce pons?
The recorded pronunciation is /ˈpɑnz/.
What does pons mean?
A bridge-like tissue connecting two parts of an organ.
Where does pons come from?
It is traced to Latin.

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