Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

discoloration

/dɪskˌʌlɚˈeɪʃən/

Word Rarity Rare

Frequency: 2.81 in modern English

Syllables: dis-col-oration
IPA: /dɪskˌʌlɚˈeɪʃən/

16

Scrabble Score

13

Letters

5

Syllables

10

Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

The act of discoloring, or the state of being discolored; an alteration of hue or appearance.

Countable; Uncountable

noun

A discolored spot; a stain.

Countable; Uncountable

Etymology

Etymology tree English discolor Proto-Indo-European *-tis Proto-Indo-European *-Hō Proto-Indo-European *-tiHō Proto-Italic *-tiō Latin -tiō Latin -ātiōlbor. Old French -ationbor. Middle English -acioun English -ation English discoloration From discolor + -ation.

Usage

Inflected Forms

discolorations (plural) discolouration (alternative)

Synonyms

discolouration stain

Rhymes With

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Questions

How do you pronounce discoloration?: The recorded pronunciation is /dɪskˌʌlɚˈeɪʃən/.
What does discoloration mean?: The act of discoloring, or the state of being discolored; an alteration of hue or appearance.
Where does discoloration come from?: Etymology tree English discolor Proto-Indo-European *-tis Proto-Indo-European *-Hō Proto-Indo-European *-tiHō Proto-Italic *-tiō Latin -tiō Latin -ātiōlbor. Old French -ationbor. Middle English -acioun English -ation English discoloration From discolor + -ation.

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