Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

deltiology

/ˌdɛltɪˈɒlədʒɪ/

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: 0.00 in modern English

Syllables
del-ti-ol-o-gy
IPA
/ˌdɛltɪˈɒlədʒɪ/
15
Scrabble Score
10
Letters
5
Syllables
8
Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

The study and collection of postcards.

Uncountable

Etymology

Formed by suffixing the Ancient Greek δελτίον (deltíon) (deltion; the diminutive form of δέλτος (déltos), deltos, “writing tablet”) with the English -logy.

Regional Pronunciation

  • British English: /ˌdɛltɪˈɒlədʒɪ/

Usage

Derived Forms

Questions

How do you pronounce deltiology?
The recorded pronunciation is /ˌdɛltɪˈɒlədʒɪ/.
What does deltiology mean?
The study and collection of postcards.
Where does deltiology come from?
Formed by suffixing the Ancient Greek δελτίον (deltíon) (deltion; the diminutive form of δέλτος (déltos), deltos, “writing tablet”) with the English -logy.

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