Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

funkadelic

/ˌfʌŋkəˈdɛlɪk/

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: 2.01 in modern English

Syllables: funkadel-ic
IPA: /ˌfʌŋkəˈdɛlɪk/

20

Scrabble Score

10

Letters

2

Syllables

10

Unique Chars

Meaning

adj

Of, or relating to, funkadelia.

adj

Having a funky beat.

Slang

Example Sentences

"It's more or less what we call funkadelic. It's a combination of R&B, psychedelic, and funky African-type beat."

Etymology

Etymology tree French funquerder. English funk English -adelic English funkadelic From funk + -adelic.

Usage

Slang

Inflected Forms

more funkadelic (comparative) most funkadelic (superlative)

Phrases

P-Funk

Questions

How do you pronounce funkadelic?: The recorded pronunciation is /ˌfʌŋkəˈdɛlɪk/.
What does funkadelic mean?: Of, or relating to, funkadelia.
Where does funkadelic come from?: Etymology tree French funquerder. English funk English -adelic English funkadelic From funk + -adelic.

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