Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

forelimb

/fˈɔɹlˌɪm/

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: 1.82 in modern English

Syllables: fore-limb
IPA: /fˈɔɹlˌɪm/

15

Scrabble Score

8

Letters

2

Syllables

8

Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

The anterior limb (or equivalent appendage) of an animal

Example Sentences

"Coordinate term: hind limb"

Etymology

From fore- + limb.

Inflected Forms

forelimbs (plural)

Synonyms

foreleg foreflipper

Questions

How do you pronounce forelimb?: The recorded pronunciation is /fˈɔɹlˌɪm/.
What does forelimb mean?: The anterior limb (or equivalent appendage) of an animal
Where does forelimb come from?: From fore- + limb.

How to pronounce forelimb

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