Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

dactylology

/ˌdæktəlˈɑləd͡ʒi/

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: 0.00 in modern English

Syllables: dacty-lol-o-gy
IPA: /ˌdæktəlˈɑləd͡ʒi/

21

Scrabble Score

11

Letters

4

Syllables

8

Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

The use of the fingers and hands to communicate ideas, especially by the deaf.

Uncountable

Regional Pronunciation

American English: /ˌdæktəlˈɑləd͡ʒi/
British English: /ˌdæktɪlˈɒlədʒi/

Usage

Uncountable

Derived Forms

dactylological

Phrases

sign language

Frequently Paired Words

sign language

Synonyms

fingerspelling maniloquism cheirology

Questions

How do you pronounce dactylology?: The recorded pronunciation is /ˌdæktəlˈɑləd͡ʒi/.
What does dactylology mean?: The use of the fingers and hands to communicate ideas, especially by the deaf.

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