Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

acanthion

/əˈkæn.θi.n̩/

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: 0.00 in modern English

Syllables: acan-thion
IPA: /əˈkæn.θi.n̩/

14

Scrabble Score

9

Letters

2

Syllables

7

Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

A point lying near the base of the nose; specifically, the point at the base of the anterior nasal spine that lies on the mesial line; tip of the anterior nasal spine.

Example Sentences

"The central ray is directed to a point just inferior to the acanthion."

Etymology

From New Latin acanthion, from Ancient Greek ἄκανθα (ákantha, “thorn”) + -ion.

Origin

Source language: Ancient Greek

Word Breakdown

Root: acanthion, ἄκανθα

Regional Pronunciation

American English: /əˈkæn.θi.n̩/

Inflected Forms

acanthions (plural)

Derived Forms

acanthial

Questions

How do you pronounce acanthion?: The recorded pronunciation is /əˈkæn.θi.n̩/.
What does acanthion mean?: A point lying near the base of the nose; specifically, the point at the base of the anterior nasal spine that lies on the mesial line; tip of the anterior nasal spine.
Where does acanthion come from?: It is traced to Ancient Greek.

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