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clactonian

/klækˈtoʊ.ni.ən/

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: 0.00 in modern English

Syllables
clac-to-ni-an
IPA
/klækˈtoʊ.ni.ən/
14
Scrabble Score
10
Letters
4
Syllables
7
Unique Chars

Meaning

adj

Alternative form of Clactonian.

adj

Of or from Clacton (especially from Clacton-on-Sea)

adj

Belonging or relating to a class of ancient tools fashioned from flakes chipped off flint cores.

noun

One of the ancient people who fashioned Clactonian tools.

Example Sentences

Etymology

From Clacton + -ian.

Word Breakdown

Regional Pronunciation

  • American English: /klækˈtoʊ.ni.ən/
  • British English: /klækˈtəʊ.ni.ən/

Inflected Forms

Clactonians (plural)

Rhymes With

smithsonian estonian macedonian babylonian caledonian devonian draconian amazonian hamiltonian newtonian ionian oregonian

Questions

How do you pronounce clactonian?
The recorded pronunciation is /klækˈtoʊ.ni.ən/.
What does clactonian mean?
Alternative form of Clactonian.
Where does clactonian come from?
From Clacton + -ian.

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